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SOCIAL 
HYMN    BOOK, 

BEING   THE   HYMNS   OF   THE 

SOCIAL  HYMN  AND  TUNE  BOOK. 

FOR 

THE  LECTUKK  KOOM, 

PRAYER  MEETING,  FAMILY, 

AXU  COXGREGATION. 

SECOND   EDITIOJT. 


y  PHILADELPHIA: 

PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD   OP   PUBLICATION, 
1331  Chestnut  Street. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1866,  by 

T\'M.  L.  HILDEBURN,  Treasckeii, 

in  trust  for  the 

PRESBYTERIAN  PUBLICATION  COMMITTEE, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  for  the  Eaatern 

District  of  Pennsylvania. 

BTEREOTYPED   BT  WEdTCOTT    &    THOMaoW. 


PEEFACE.^ 


'T/ie  /S'oaa?  ^y??»i  and  Tune  Boole''  haa 
commanded  the  highest  praise,  and  met  with  a 
most  marked  success.  But,  in  many  churches 
vrhere  it  has  been  introduced,  there  are  those 
to  whom  it  would  be  a  convenience  to  have 
the  hymns  alone.  To  meet  the  wishes  of  such 
persons  the  committee  now  issue  "The  Social 
Hyjin  Book,"  which  comprises  the  psalms 
and  hymns  contained  in  The  Social  H3'mn  and 
Tune  Book,  and  is,  in  arrangement  and  num- 
bering, identical  with  it. 

We  trust  that  the  publication  of  the  psalms 
and  hymns  without  the  tunes  will  not  be  per- 
mitted to  interfere  with  the  use  of  The  Social 
Hymn  and  Tune  Book,  where  the  possession 
of  the  tunes  will  add  to  the  interest  and  value 
of  the  songs  of  worship  in  the  lecture-room  or 
the  church. 


SOCIAL  HYMN  BOOK, 


1  General  Invocation,  X.  M, 

1  CosiE,  dearest  Lord !  descend  and  dwell, 

By  faith  and  love,  in  eveiy  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel, 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength ; 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess. 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

^  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  Invoiced.    6s  &  4*% 

1  Co3iE,  thou  almighty  King! 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise : 
Father,  aU  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious. 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days. 

2  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word ! 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend : 
1*  5 


IIsn^OCATION   AND    PRAISE. 

Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
And  give  tliy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness ! 
On  us  descend. 

Come,  holy  Comforter! 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou,  who  almight}''  art. 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power! 


Praise  to  the  Medeenier.         6s  &  4a, 

1  CoiME,  all  ye  saints  of  God ! 
Wide  through  the  earth  abroad, 

Spread  Jesus'  name ; 
Tell  what  his  love  has  done, 
Trust  in  his  grace  alone ; 
Shout  to  his  lofty  throne, 

"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

2  Hence,  gloomy  doubts  and  fears, 
Dry  up  your  mournful  tears ; 

Swell  the  glad  theme ; 
Praise  ye  our  gracious  Kinjr, 
Strike  each  melodious  string, 
Join  heart  and  voice  to  sing, 

"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 


9 


INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE.  7 

Vralse  for  the  ?Iercy-seat.  S,  M» 

How  cliarming  is  the  place, 

Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  glories  of  his  face, 

And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 

Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 

Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned. 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  thee  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  To  thee,  our  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents; 

Oh !  listen  to  our  broken  sighs, 

And  grant  us  all  our  wants. 

5  Give  us,  0  Lord !  a  place, 

Within  thy  blest  abode. 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  our  God. 


t,  Fraise  for  Preserving  Grace,  S,  M» 

\  To  God,  the  only-wise. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints,  below  the  skies, 
Their  hunble  praises  bring. 


INVOCATION   AND    PRAISE. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne ; 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

I*)'aise  from   God's  Servants.    5s  &  Qs% 

1  Ye  servants  of  God ! 

Your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad, 

His  wonderful  name; 
The  name,  all  victorious. 

Of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious. 

And  rules  over  all. 

2  Grod  ruleth  on  high. 

Almighty  to  save, 
And  still  he  is  nigh. 

His  presence  we  have : 
The  great  congregation 

His  triumph  shall  sing, 


INVOCATION   AND    PllAISE. 

Asciibing  salvation 
To  Jesus,  our  King. 

3  "Salvation  to  God, 

Who  sits  on  the  tlirone!'' 
Let  all  cry  aloud, 

And  honor  the  Son* 
Immanuel's  praises 

The  angels  proclaim; 
Fall  down  on  their  faces, 

And  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore, 

And  give  him  his  right ; 
All  glory  and  power, 

And  wisdom  and  might; 
All  honor  and  blessing, 

With  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing. 

And  infinite  love. 


I'raise  to  tTeJiovaJi.  S.  ilf. 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 
Jehovah  is  the  Sovereign  God, 

The  universal  King. 

He  formed  the  deeps  unknown  ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 

And  all  <h  )  solid  ground. 


10 


INVOCATION   AND    PEAISE. 


3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne; 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 
We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

O  JPraise  to  the  I^ord  of  Heaven,       II.  M, 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above ! 

How  pleasant,  and  how  f\iir, 
The  dwellings  of  thj^  love. 

Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 

With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

2  Oh !  happy  souls  who  pray, 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ; 
Oh !  happy  men  who  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ; 
They  praise  thee  still,  and  happy  they, 

Who  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears ; 
Oh !  glorious  seat,  when  God,  our  King, 

Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet. 


9  Traise  to  the  King  of  Glory, 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns ; 
His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 


H,  m. 


INVOCATION   AND   PRAISE.  11 

The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majestj*: 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law: 
And,  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glor}'-  condescend, 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 

My  Father  and  my  Friend? 
I  love  his  name, — I  love  his  word; 
Join,  all  mj'  powers!  and  praise  the  Lord. 

10  Praise  to  the   God  of  Israel,    i.  F.  M. 

!  I'll  praise  My  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers: 
I^Iy  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God;  he  made  the  sky. 
And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train: 


12  INVOCATION   AND    PRAISE. 

His  truth  forever  stands  secure; 
He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor; 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 

Thy  God,  0  Zion!  ever  reigns; 
Let  ev'ry  tongue,  and  ev'ry  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains.  ■ 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers: 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

11  Traise  from  all  the  Earth.     X.  P.  31, 

1  Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
To  sing  the  choicest  psalms  of  praise ; 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name: 
His  glory  let  the  heathen  know ; 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show ; 

And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  He  framed  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there ; 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light; 
His  beauties, — how  divinely  bright! 

His  temple, — how  divinely  fjJirl 


INVOCATIOI^   AND    PRAISE.  13 

12  Praise  for  the  redeemed  Soul,  S,  M, 

1  Oh!  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 

Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  Oh!  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  he  who  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

lo  Praise  for  God's  Mercies,  S.  2W, 

1  My  soul !  repeat  his  praise, 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 


11  INVOOATION   AND   PEAISE. 

3  Hu^  ■po'^f'r  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame, 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  like  the  morning-flower : 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

0  But  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 
To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


14  Praise  for  Divine  Grace.  C.  JIL 

1  Early,  my  God !  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  aie. 


IXYOCATIOX   AXD    PRAISE.  15 

3  I've  seen  tlij^  glory  and  tliy  power 

Througli  all  thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God !  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move ; 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 


xO  Praise  for  liedemption.  C,  W, 

\  Father!  how  -u^de  thy  glory  shines! 
How  high  thy  wonders  rise ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs. 
By  thousand  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
And,  on  the  wings  of  every  hour, 
"VYe  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But,  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms. 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms, 

4  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known; 

Nor  dare  a  creature  guess, 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 


16  INVOCATION   AND   PRAISE. 

lo  Praise  front   God's  JPeople.  X.  JIT. 

1  Before  Jeliovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations!  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  G  od  alone : 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd. 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  "We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker!  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs; 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  comets  with  sounding  j)raise. 

6  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Yast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

17  JPubllc   Worship.  Ij.  M* 

I  Great  God !  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 


INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE.  17 

2  Might  I  enjo}^  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  0  God  of  grace ! 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 


Fraise  to  tlie  Sedeenier,  <7.  JiT* 


18 

1  Co:\rE,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints ! 
Our  humble  strains  attend, 
"While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 


2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above-. 

With  warm  devotion  rise ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  loxo 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies ! 

3  Come,  Lord!  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 
2  « 


18  INVOCATION   AND    PRAISE. 

4  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  glory  sliine, 
And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

6  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  say, 
Come,  great  Redeemer!  come. 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day, 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 


XiJ  Praise  to  tJie  Saviour,  C.  M. 

1  Oh  !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God ! 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus — the  name  that  calms  my  fears, 

That  bids  my  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  to  my  ravished  ears; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin. 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 


I^'VOCATIOX   AXD    PKAISE.  19 

20  God  of  Love  Invoiced,  S.  M, 

1  My  God,  my  life,  my  love  I 

To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove. 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford : 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  jo}^, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord ! 

5  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move 
And  center  of  my  soul. 

^\  Holy  Spirit  Invohed,  S.  Jit, 

1  Co:\rE,  Holy  Spirit !  come, 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 


20  INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE. 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 
And,  to  our  wondering  view,  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

3  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  tlie  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul. 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part. 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

4  Revive  our  drooping  faith ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breast  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 


2^  Fraising  Jehovalu  7st 

1  GrREAT  the  joy  when  Christians  meet; 
Christian  fellowship,  how  sweet. 
When,  their  theme  of  praise  the  san  e, 
They  exalt  Jehovah's  name! 

2  Sing  we  then  eternal  love, 
Such  as  did  the  Father  move ; 
He  beheld  the  world  undone. 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  his  Son. 

3  Sing  the  Son's  unbounded  love; 
How  he  left  the  realms  above, 
Took  our  nature  and  our  place, 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 


INVOCATION   AND    PRAISE.  21 

4  Sing  we  too  tlie  Spirit's  love; 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove, 
Chased  the  mists  of  sin   away, 
Turned  our  night  to  glorious  day. 

5  Great  the  joy,  the  union  sweet, 
When  the  saints  in  glory  meet ! 
Where  the  theme  is  still  the  same ; 
Where  they  praise  Jehovah's  name. 


/CO  Hejoiclng  in  Hope,  7*« 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King ! 
As  ye  journej^,  sweetly  sing; 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  jq 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock  and  blest ! 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There,  j'our  seat  is  now  prepared ; 
There,  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren !  joj-ful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 


22  INVOCATION   AND   PRAISE. 

5  Lord !  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladl}^  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


/C4:  Vowing  Sei'vice,  C,  M, 

1  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  his  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode. 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever  blessed  God ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  slg&t, 
How  precious  is  their  blood ! 

3  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  caie, 
Lord !  I  devote  to  thee. 

4  Now  I  am  thine — for  ever  thine ; 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thj^  love. 

5  Here,  in  thy  courts,  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  thy  rich  grace  record ; 
Witness,  ye  saints !  who  he  ir  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 


I 


INVOCATION    AXr>    PRAISE.  23 

2o  singing  SalcatMiK  C.  M, 

1  My  Saviour!  my  almight}^  Friend ! 

When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  gi'ace? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust: 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
And,  since  I  kriew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road ; 
And  march,  with  courage,  in  lay  ttrength» 
To  see  my  Father  God. 

4  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  vict'ries  of  my  King! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

5  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers ! 

With  this  delightful  song, 

I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 

Nor  think  the  season  long. 

THE  SCRIPTURES. 

26  TJie    Word.  C.  2f. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  in  thy  word 
What  endless  gloiy  shines! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 


24  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice, 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Oh !  may  those  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever-dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

4  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


27  The  Spirit  and  the  Word,  C. 

1  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

And  brings  the  truth  to  sight; 
Precepts  and  promises  aflbrd 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page. 

Majestic  like  the  sun : 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand,  that  gave  it,  still  supplies, 

The  gracious  light  and  heat; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  b  it  never  set, 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  25 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  tlilne, 

For  such  a  bright  display. 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shino 
AVith  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


28  Jtevelation,  Tj,  if, 

1  God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son. 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known, 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines. 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here,  sinners  of  a  humble  frame 

May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name; 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood, 
The  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace  of  Gcd. 

3  Here,  faith  reveals,  to  mortal  eyes, 
A  brighter  world  bej'ond  the  skies; 

Here,  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Oh !  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord ! 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word, 
Its  truths  with  meeknesf  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precept'  live. 

3 


26  GOD. 

5  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 

Close  to  my  lieart,  and  near  mine  eye, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  my  soul  engage. 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

/Co  Nature  and  Sevelation,  Tj»  2!f« 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  I 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 

But,  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise, 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand: 
So,  when  thy  truth  began  its  race. 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

3  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest. 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

4  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness !  arise ; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

GOD. 

30  God's  Eternity*  C,  Jf. 

1  Great  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  1 


JOD.  2T 

Let  tlie  whole  race  cf  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  natiDns  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view: 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears; 
GrreatGod!  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares ; 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

Oi  God's   Omnipresence.  C,  J!f. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee. 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try. 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord !  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest. 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 


28  GOD. 

3  My  thoughts  He  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within; 
And,  ere  my  hps  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh !  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  liigh, 

Where  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circhng  arms  I  He, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still. 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secui-ed  by  sovereign  love. 


OiQ  God's  Perfection,  X.  Hf, 

1  High  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal  God! 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud, 
That  veils  or  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  My  God !  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  aH  our  hope,  our  comfort  springs  I 
Tlie  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 


GOD.  29 

4  Life,  like  a  fountain,  ricli  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord; 
And,  in  thy  hght,  our  souls  shall  see, 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

So  God's   Omniscience.  X.  M, 

1  Lord!    thou  hast   searched  and  seen  me 

through : 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  yiew, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak. 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Oh !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest; 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

34  God's  Goodness.  S.  M, 

1  My  Maker  and  my  King ! 
To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 
3  * 


30  GOD. 

Thy  sov' reign  bounty  is  tlie  spring, 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live; 
My  God !  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  life  can  give. 

3  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due? 

And  shall  my  passions  rove? 
Lord !  form  this  wretched  heart  anew, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

4  Oh !  let  thy  grace  inspire 

jMy  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

35  Tlw   Good  Shepherd.  S.  X, 

1  The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 

I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  bis. 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place. 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  jass. 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  £0ul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  mo«t  holy  name. 


GOD.  31 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

36  God's  Mercy,  C.  M, 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God ! 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

3  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise; 

But  oh!  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 


ol  Providence. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


c. 


32  GOD. 

2  Deep,  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs. 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints!  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


38  God  a  Mock.  C.  M, 

1  God  !  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
My  help  for  ever  near. 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 


GOD.  33 

2  Tliy  counsels,  Lord !  shall  gu:  de  my  feet, 

Through  this  dark  wilderness; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heav'n  without  my  God, 

'T  would  be  no  joy  to  me ; 
And,  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke. 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock; 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God ! 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 


39  God  a  Shepherd,  C.  M, 

1  My  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 

Jehovah  is  his  name ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back. 

When  I  forsake  his  ways ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 


34  GOD. 

3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death. 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days ; 
Oh  I  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  work  be  praise. 

5  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

While  others  go  and  come, 
No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest. 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 


40  <^od  a  Comforter.  lis, 

1  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I 

know; 
I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe  folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters 

flow, 
Restores    me   when   wand'ring,   redeems 

when  oppress' d. 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death, 

though  I  stray. 
Since  thou  art  my  guardian  no  evil  I  fear; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay ; 
Nil  harm  can  befall,  with  my  Comforter 
near. 


GOD.  35 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  tjible  is  spread; 
With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  run- 
neth o'er; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my 
head; 
Oh!  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence 
more? 

41  Ood  a  Guide,  C.  M, 

1  My  soul !  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 

Proclaim  thy  joys  abroad, 
And  march  with  holy  vigor  on, 
Supported  by  thy  God. 

2  Through  every  winding  maze  of  life, 

His  hand  has  been  my  guide ; 
And,  in  his  long-experienced  care, 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

3  His  grace  through  all  the  desert  flows, 

An  unexhausted  stream ; 
That  grace,  on  Zion's  sacred  mount. 
Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

42  God  a  Protector,  C,  Jf, 

1  Dear  Father  1  to  thy  mercy-seat 
My  soul  for  shelter  flies : 
'Tis  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat, 
When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 


36  GOD. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God !  art  near ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 
And  banish  ev'ry  fear. 

3  My  great  Protector,  and  my  Lord ! 

Thy  constant  aid  impart ; 
Oh !  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word, 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  Oh !  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat : 
Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love. 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 


43  God  a  Hefuge,  C,  M, 

1  Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul ! 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise. 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roU, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal : 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  oh !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 


cnRisT.  37 

4  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain? 

5  No, — still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer; 
Oh !  may  I  ever  find  access 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 

6  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still ; 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

CHKIST. 
44  Angels'  Song.  8s  d&  7a, 

1  Hakk!  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heav'nly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory. 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven ; 
Loud  oMi  golden  harps  shall  sound. 
4 


38  CHRIST. 

4  "  Clirist  is  born,  tlie  ,e:reat  Anointed; 

Heaven  and  earth!  his  praises  sing: 
Oh !  receive  whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals!  to  adore  him; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high!" 


45  Christ  horn.  8s  &  7«h 

1  Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus  I 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free ; 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints,  thou  art; 
Long-desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever. 
Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring, 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Baise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 


CHRIST.  33 

46  Gln<J   Tiiliiiffs.  C,  M, 

1  While  shepherds  watched  theii  flocks  by 

night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  gloiy  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  might}^  dread, 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day. 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign. 

4  "The  heavenly  babe  3'ou  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands. 
And  in  a  manger  laid. ' ' 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph — and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song: — 

6  "All  glorv  be  to  God  on  high. 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good- will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease ! ' ' 


40  CHRIST. 

47  The  Saviour  Comes.  C  M, 

1  Hark,  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour,  promised  long ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes, — the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes, — the  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure ; 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


1 


48  CJiHst,  the  Star  of  BethleJian.        i,  M, 

1  When,  marshaled  on  the  nightly  plain. 

The  ghtt'ring  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wand'ring  eye. 
Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  cv'ry  host,  from  ev'ry  gem: 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks — 

It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


CHRIST.  41 

2  Once  on  tlie  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd,  and  rudely  blow'd 

The  wind  that  toss'd  my  found' ring  bark; 
Deep  horror  then  my  A^itals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; 
When  suddenly  a  Star  arose — 

It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease : 
And,  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  tlirall, 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
Now  safely  moored — ni}^  perils  o'er, ' 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem! 


49  Christ,  the  Way,  Truth,  and  Life.     C.  M, 

1  Thou  art  the  Way;— to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he,  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord !  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Trath; — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 

And  purify  the  heart, 
4  * 


42  CHRIST. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life; — the  rending  tomb, 
Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Not  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 


50  CJirist,  the  Star  of  the  East,    lis  &  109, 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 


ing 


Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East! — the  horizon  adorning — 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid, 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 

Low  lies  his  head,  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall: 
Angels  adore  him,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  oiFerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 
ocean. 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the 
mine? 

4  "Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gold,  would  his  favor  secure ; 
Kicher,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 


CHRIST.  43 

5  Briglitcst  and  best  of  the  sons  of  tlie  morning ! 
Dawn  on  oiu'  darkness  and  lend  us  thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East! — the  horizon  adorning — 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  hiid. 

51  Christ,  the  Dny-Star.  lis. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion !  awake  from  thy  sadness ; 

Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no 

more ; 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of 

gladness ; 
Arise, — for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes ;  but  the  arm  that  sub- 

dued them. 
And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier 

f-ir: 
They  fled,  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge 

that  pursued  them ; 
Yain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots 

of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion !  the  power  that  hath  saved 

thee, 
Extolled  with  the  harj}  and  the  timbrel 

should  be ; 
Shout, — for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved 

thee, 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is 

free. 


44  CHRIST. 

0^  CJirist  a  lored  by  Seraphs.  JBT. 

1  Hark!  hark!  the  notes  of  joy 

Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find  employ 

For  their  sublimest  strains ; 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known ; 
Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

2  Hark !  hark !  the  sounds  draw  nigh, 

The  joyful  hosts  descend; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend ; 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race ; 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear,  bear  the  tidings  round; 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 

What  pity  he  can  show; 
Ye  winds  that  blow!  ye  waves  that  roll  I 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  Strike — strike  the  harps  again, 

To  great  Immanuel's  name; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men ! 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim ; 
Angels  and  men !  wake  every  string, 
'Tis  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing! 


I 


CHRIST.  45 

Qq  Clirist  heralded  by  Angels.  7*» 

1  Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. ' ' 

2  Jo^-ful,  all  j-e  nations!  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

3  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by, 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

54  Christ's  Cross.  X.  M, 

1  When  I  surv^ey  the  wondrous  cross, 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord !  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ! 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See, — from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  ^.ompose  so  rich  a  crown? 


46  CHRIST. 

4  Were  tlie  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love,  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


55  TJie  Crucified  Saviour,  X.  M. 

1  Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies! 
Hark !  his  expiring  groans  arise : 

Sec — from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Fast  flows  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream, — how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes ! 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe. 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  n\j  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain? 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord !  thy  grace  impart 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move, 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


00  Christ's  Cry  on  the  Cross.    8s,  7s  &  4s, 

I  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ; 


I 


CHRIST.  47 

See !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky: 

*'It  is  finished!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  ciy. 

2  "It  is  finished!" — Oh!  what  pleasure 
Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure. 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ,  the  Lord: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints !  the  dying  words  record. 

2  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs! 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme : 
All  in  earth  and  heaven,  uniting. 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name: 

Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 


OT  Clirist  on  tJie  Cross.  C,  M» 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 

Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me ! 

2  Hark !  how  he  groans,  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend! 
The  temple's  veil  asunder  breaks 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 


48  CHRIST. 

3  'Tis  done !  \  he  precious  ransom  *s  paid ; 

' '  Receive  my  soul ! "  lie  cries : 
See — liow  li  3  bows  his  sacred  head ! 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

4-  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  iron  chain, 
And  in  full  glory  shine : 
O  Lamb  of  God!  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine? 


00  Potver  of  the  Cross,  Z,.  M, 

1  We  sing  the  praise  of  him  who  died, 

Of  him  who  died  upon  the  cross : 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, 

In  shining  letters,  "God  is  love:" 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree. 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  cross !  it  takes  our  guilt  away, 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up ; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight: 
It  takes  its  terrors  from  the  grave. 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  Hght. 


CHRIST.  49 

,'  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  wc  J, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love ; 
'Tis  all  that  sinners  want  below, 
'Tis  all  that  angels  know  above. 

59  Wonders  of  the  Cross,  i.  M. 

1  Natuee  with  open  volume  stands. 

To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad; 
And  every  labor  of  his  hands 

Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But,  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man. 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 

Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn, 

In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Oh !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  Christ,  the  Saviour,  loved  and  died : 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws. 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

4  I  would  forever  speak  his  name. 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  thi'one. 

60  Christ  Jiisinff.  7», 

1  Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb, 
Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom ; 
Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise ! 


50  CHRIST. 

2  Ye,  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade; 
Drive  3'our  anxious  cares  away; 
See  the  place  wheie  Jesus  lay! 

3  Christian !  dry  your  flowing  tears, 
Chase  your  unbelieving  fears ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 


61  CJirist  Bisen.  S.  M, 

\  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ! 
Then  is  his  work  performed ; 
The  mighty  captive  now  is  freed. 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed!" 

He  lives  to  die  no  more ; 
He  lives,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 
Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed!" 

Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey; 
With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

4  ' '  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ! ' ' 

Attending  angels !  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speedy 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 


cniwisT.  51 

5  Then  wake  j'onr  golden  lyres, 
And  strike  each  tuneful  chord ; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs! 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


d2  Clirist   Conquering.  U.  M, 

1  Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose; 

The  Saviour  left  the  dead ; 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  his  conquering  head : 
In  wild  dismay, 

The  guards  around, 
Fall  to  the  ground. 

And  sink  away. 

2  Lo !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet: 
Joyful  they  come, 

And  wing  their  way, 
From  realms  of  day, 

To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 

The  joyful  news  to  bear: 

Hark,  as  they  soar  on  high. 

What  music  fills  the  air ! 


62  CHRIST. 

Their  anthems  say, 

"Jesus,  who  bled, 
Has  left  the  dead ; 

He  rose  to-daj^ ' ' 

63  Clu-ist,  King.  M.  M, 

1  Rejoice  !  the  Lord  is  King ! 

Your  God  and  King  adore ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks,  and  sin^-, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints !  rejoice. 

2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints!  rejoice. 

3  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope; 

Jesus,  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound, — Rejoice. 

04  Christ,  Intercessor^  X.  M* 

1  He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives ! 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 


cnmsT.  53 

And  now,  before  his  Fatlier-God, 
Plead?  the  full  merits  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeaiod  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  armed  with  frowns,  appears; 
But,  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  fjice, 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart. 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

4  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend ! 
On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend: 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail. 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail, 

65  Christ,  Tlif/h-Priest  and  King.        i.  J»f, 

1  Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 

The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 

And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  that  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 

And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  priest. 

To  Jesus,  our  superior  king. 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed. 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 
6  * 


54  CHRIST. 

4  Beliold  !  oil  flying  clouds  lie  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  liira  move : 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 
Then  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

"While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day : 
Come,  Lord  !  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
^or  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 

66  Christ  JluUiuj  the  World,  C.  M, 

1  Joy  to  the  world, — the  Lord  is  come ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth, — the  Saviour  reigns; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ! 
While  fields,  and  floods,  rocks,   hills,  and 
plains. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  o^  his  love. 


CHRIST.  55 

o7  C7i7'ist  worthy  to  Jleign.  Z.  M, 

1  Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway, 

In  earth  and  heaven,  the  Lord  of  ail ! 
Let  all  the  powers  of  earth  obey. 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

2  Higher — still  higher  swell  the  strain : 

Creation's  voice  the  note  prolong! 
Jesus  the  Lamb  shall  ever  reign : 
Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song. 

oS  Christ  Jteigning  in  Heaven.      8s  &  7s, 

'.  Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  notes  of  praise  above, 

Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 
Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love; 

See !  he  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 

Jesus  i-ules  the  world  alone.  ^ 

Hallelujah!  hallelujah!  hallelujah!  amen. 

2  Jesus !  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth ; 
Lord  of  life !  thy  smile  enlightens. 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earii  I 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord !  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory !  reign  forever, 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown ; 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 
Thoso  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own; 


'O  7 


56  CHRIST. 

Happy  objects  of  tli}'-  grace, 
Destined  to  beliold  thy  face. 
4  Saviour!  hasten  thine  appearing 

Bring — oh !  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ' 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 

69  Christ's  T.ordsliiji.  H.  M, 

1  Join  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

That  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth. 
To  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  our  God ! 

Our  tongues  would  bless  thy  name ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came ; 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven* 

3  Jesus,  our  great  high-priest. 

Hath  shed  his  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  needs 

No  saci-ifice  beside : 
His  precims  blood  did  onee  atone. 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 


CHRIST.  57 

4  0  tliou  almiglit}^  Lord, 

Our  Conqueror  and  our  King ! 
Thy  scepter  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace,  we  sing ; 
Thine  is  the  power ;  oh !  make  us  sit, 
In  wilhng  bonds,  beneath  thy  feet. 

70  Christ's  Mission.  H.  M, 

1  Co:>rE,  every  pious  heart, 

That  loves  the  Saviour's  name! 
Your  noblest  powers  exert, 

To  celebrate  his  fame ; 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below. 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down. 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
"What  he  endured,  no  tongue  can  tell. 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  helL 

3  From  the  dark  grave  lie  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led: 
Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode. 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

4  From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 

Hi  3  chariot  will  not  stay. 


68  CHRIST. 

And  bear  our  spirits  home 

To  realms  of  endless  day: 
There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 

71  CJiHst's  Exaltation.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Jesus  !  hail !  enthroned  in  g.ory, 

There  forever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heav'nly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

4  Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits. 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

72  Christ's  Love,  €,  M, 

1  Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
We  wretched  sinners  lay. 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 


CHRIST.  59 

2  With  pitying  ej^es  the  Prince  of  grace 

Belield  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw.  and — oh!  amazing  love! — 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  jo3^ul  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

i  Oh !  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  break ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels !  assist  our  mighty  joys ; 
Strike  all  j^our  harps  of  gold ; 
But,  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 


/O  ClirisVs  Mojesff/,  X.  J!f« 

1  Around  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne, 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  sing ; 
They  worship  him  as  God  alone. 
And  crown  him,  everlasting  King. 

2  Approach,  ye  saints !  this  God  is  yours, 

'Tis  Jesus  fills  the  throne  above: 

Ye  cannot  want  while  God  endures; 

Ye  cannot  fail  whila  God  is  love. 


60  CHKIST,  i 

3  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King ! 

To  thee  the  praise  of  heaven  belongs  I 
Yet  smile  on  us  who  fain  would  bring 
The  tri'sute  of  our  humble  songs, 

4  Though  sin  defile  our  worship  here, 

We  hope  ere  long  thy  face  to  view; 

And,  when  our  souls  in  heaven  appear, 

We'll  i^raise  thy  name  as  angels  do. 


74:  Christ's  GTory  and  Grace,  i.  M» 

1  Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul!  awake,  my  tongue  1 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name. 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ! 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace! — 'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name: 
Ye  angels !  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens !  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 


4  Oh !  may  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face. 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold. 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 


CHRIST.  61 

1 5  CJivist's  Godhead,  8s  &  78* 

1  Mighty  God  !  while  angels  ble.<is  thee, 

May  a  mortal  lisp  thy  name? 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels ! 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme: 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation ! 

Ancient  of  eternal  days ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature — 

Grand  bej'ond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  the  wonders  of  creation, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought; 
For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
"Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow; 

Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

3  For  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption. 

Bright,  though  veiled  in  darkness  long, 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression ; 

Who  can  sing  that  wondrous  song? 
Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory! 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
Break,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence, 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die : 

4  From  the  highest  throne  of  gloiy 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe, 
6 


62  CHRIST. 

Came  to  ransom  guilty  captives! 

Row,  my  praise !  forever  flow. 
Keascend,  immortal  Saviour! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne; 
Thence  return  and  reign  forever ; 

Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own! 


7  b  Christ's  Jtighteousness,  S.  M, 

1  How  heavy  is  the  night 

That  hangs  upon  our  eyes 
Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light, 
Over  our  souls  arise. 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heav'n: 
But  in  his  righteousness  array' d, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiv'n. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure, 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 

And  breakb  the  cursed  chain. 
6  Lord !  we  adore  thy  ways 

To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 

And  thine  atoning  blood. 


CHKIST.  63 

77  Clirist's  Mediation.  S.  M, 

1  Raise  yowx  triumphant  songs 

To  an  immortal  tune; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  'T  was  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
V\''hen  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons,  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

3  Now,  sinners!  diy  j'our  tears; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 

Bow  to  the  scepter  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  ofi'ered  peace. 

4  Lord !  we  obey  thy  call ; 

"\Ye  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought. 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

78  Clirist's  Sympathy.  0     "Ji 

1  Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  sur^'ey 

Our  great  High-Priest  above ; 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care. 
His  sj'mpathetic  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 

"Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honors  crowned: 


64  CHRIST. 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say 
That  he  has  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

6  So,  gracious  Saviour !  on  my  breast, 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard. 
To  endless  ages  borne. 


jy  Christ,  the  Jteconciler.  C  itfl 

1  Dearest  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Jesus  and  my  God ! 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death. 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath. 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  G-od  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind 


oniusT.  65; 

4  But,  if  "^mmanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery. 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 


OU  C7irist's  Salvation.  C, 

1  The  Saviour!  oh!  what  endless  charms 

Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound ! 
Its  influence  cv'ry  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  peace  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine. 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

3  Oh !  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Saviour!  let  me  call  thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 


4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies. 
Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  all. 
6  * 


60  CHRIST. 

ol  Christ's  Excellency,  C*  JKi 

1  Infinite  loveliness  is  thine, 

Thou  glorious  Prince  of  grace ! 
Thine  uncreated  beauties  shine, 
With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet ; 
To  thee  their  prayers  and  songs  ascend, 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thine  exhaustless  store ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  heaven  can  give  no  more. 

4  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  jo}'', 

They  find  their  life  in  thee ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ, 
Thi'ough  all  eternity. 

82  CJirist's  Bleod.  C.  M, 

1  There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood. 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 


CHRIST.  67 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  bloci 

Shall  never  lose  its  pow'r, 
Till  all  the  ransom' d  church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song. 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


00  Christ's  Commissiotu  C.  M, 

1  Come,  happy  souls !  approach  your  God 

With  new  melodious  songs ; 

Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 

The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus !  were  not  armed 

With  a  revenging  rod ; 
No  hard  commission  to  per^^rm 
Th3  vengeance  of  a  God 


68  CHRIST. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wi-ath  forsook  the  throne 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners !  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry ; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 


84  Clirist's  Sacrifice*  8.  M» 

1  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 

On  Jewish  altars  slain. 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heav'nly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While,  like  a  penitent,  I  stand. 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear. 
When  hanging  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  the;-e. 


CHRIST.  ^ 

5  Believing,  we  i  ejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 


^5  XTnion  to  Christ,  S.  M, 

1  Dear  Saviour !  we  are  thine 

By  everlasting  bonds ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign; 
Our  hearts  are  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave, 

"With  ever-growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh!  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee,  our  head ; 
Shall  form  us  to  thine  image  bright, 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  and  fear? 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  iGlxed  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 


70  CHRIST. 

86  OLife  in  ChHst.  lu  JUT. 

1  When"  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 

And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus !  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives ; 
Here  let  me  build  and  rest  secure. 

3  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell, 

Forever  firm  the  promise  stands ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

4  Here,  0  my  soul !  thy  trust  repose ; 

If  Jesus  is  forever  mine. 
Not  death  itself— that  last  of  foes — 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

o7  Comtniinion  with  ChrisU  JL,  M» 

1  Oh  !  that  I  could  forever  dwell, 

Delighted,  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Behold  the  form  I  love  so  well. 
And  all  his  tender  words  repeat: 

2  The  world  shut  out  from  all  my  soul. 

And  heaven  brought  in  with  all  its  bliss: 
Oh !  is  there  aught,  from  pole  to  pole, 
One  moment  to  compare  with  this? 


CHRIST.  71 

3  This  is  the  hidden  life  I  prize, 

A  Hfe  of  penitential  love ; 
When  most  my  follies  I  despise, 
And  raise  my  highest  thoughts  aboye : 

4  When  all  I  am,  I  clearly  see, 

And  freely  own,  with  deepest  shame; 
AVhen  the  Redeemer's  love  to  me 
Kindles  within  a  deathless  flame. 

5  Thus  would  I  live  till  nature  fail, 

And  all  my  former  sins  forsake ; 
Then  rise  to  God,  within  the  veil, 
And  of  eternal  joys  partake. 


OO  Forgiveness  in  Christ.    8s  &  7s,    Dotibtti, 

1  Hail,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus ! 

Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing ; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious. 

Thou,  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King: 
Oh,  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven  ! 

Oh,  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much?    I've  much  forgiven, 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

2  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way: 


■T2  CHRIST. 

Witness,  all  3^e  hosts  of  heaven, 
My  Redeemer's  tenderness: 

Love  I  much?    I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace! 

3  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir! 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above ! 
While,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love: 
That  blest  moment  I  received  him 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Love  I  much?    I've  much  forgiven, 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace! 


0«7  Cleansing  in  Cht^t.  C.  if. 

1  Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood. 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 


CHRIST.  78 

90  Bvftige  in  Christ,  7s.    Double* 

1  jEStXJS,  lover  of  my  soul ! 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

"While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour !  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

Oh !  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee : 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone ; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me.; 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenseless  head. 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


74  CHRIST. 

91  Hope  in  Christ.  7a* 

1  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground, 

Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy! 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found, 

Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ. 
Let  thy  love  my  heart  inflame ; 

Keep  thy  fear  before  my  sight ; 
Be  thy  praise  my  highest  aim ; 

Be  thy  smile  my  chief  delight 

2  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace! 

Freely  from  thy  fullness  givo ; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 

Be  it  "Christ  for  me  to  live!" 
Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood. 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound  j 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood. 

Safely  reach  Immanuel'  s  ground. 

92  Comfort  in  CJirisf.  C.  JH, 

1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast: 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And,  to  the  weary,  rest. 


CHRIST.  75 

3  Jesus!  my  shepherd,  husband,  friend, 

My  prophet,  priest,  and  king, 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end, 
Accept  the  praise  1  bring. 

4  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But,  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

5  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim, 

With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 

Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


93  TJ*^  JVame,  iTcsiis.  C.  M, 

1  Jesus  !  I  love  thy  charming  name, 

'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud. 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 

2  Yes, — thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  joy,  my  hope,  my  trust; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys. 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish. 

In  thee  most  richly  meet ; 
Not  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 


76  CHRIST. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  healing  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name, 

With  my  last  lab' ring  breath; 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  mine  ai'ms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 


y4:         Christ,  the  Itobe  of  Highteousness,     i.  Jf, 

1  Jesus  !  thy  robe  of  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress : 
'Mid  flaming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head, 

2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 

"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears. 
When  ruined  natvire  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice , 
Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice; 
Their  beauty  this — their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 


CHRIST.  7T 

95  Christ,  the  only  Jlofvge,  i,  M, 

1  TilOTJ  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 

My  refuge,  my  ahiiighty  Friend! 
And  can  nij-  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend? 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart. 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine; 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord !  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, 

Here  safety  dwells  and  peace  di^'ine: 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life  is  thine. 

yO  CJiristf  our  Examjile,  C»  M, 

1  Behold  !  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 
Appears  each  grace  divine : 
The  virtues  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 
7  * 


78  CHRIST. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  lieav'nly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  'Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

He,  meek  and  patient  stood, 
His  foes  ungrateful  sought  his  life, 
Who  labor' d  for  their  good. 

4  When,  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
' '  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done ! ' ' 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide, 

His  image  may  we  bear ; 
Oh !  may  we  tread  his  holy  stejos, 
His  joy  and  glory  share. 


97 


JLove  to  CJirlst  desired. 


1  Thou  lovely  source  of  true  delight. 

Whom  I  unseen  adore ! 
Unveil  thy  beauties  to  my  sight. 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

2  Thj'  glorj^  o'er  creation  shines; 

But  in  thy  sacred  word, 
I  read  in  fairer,  brighter  lines 
My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 


CHRIST.       "  79 

3  'Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sin  and  sorrow  rise, 
Thy  love,  with  cheering  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  heart  supphes. 

4  But,  ah !  too  soon  the  pleasing  scene 

Is  clouded  o'er  with  pain; 
My  gloomy  fears  rise  dark  between, 
And  I  again  complain. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light ! 

Oh !  come  with  blissful  ray ; 
Break  radiant  through  the  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  my  fears  away. 


98  ClirisVs  Worth  Celehrated.        C.  P.  Jf, 

1  Oh  !  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
Oh !  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine ; 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heav'nly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would,  to  everlasting  daj's, 

IMake  all  his  glories  known. 


80  CHRIST. 

3  Soon  tlie  deliglitful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  shall  bring  me  home. 

And  I  shall  see  his  face; 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend. 
Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

yy  Completeness  in  Christ,  C.  P.  JIT. 

1  CoADS  join,  ye  saints,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Alone  in  Jesus  to  rejoice, 

And  worship  at  his  feet ; 
Come,  take  his  praises  on  your  tongues. 
And  raise  to  him  your  thankful  songs, 
"In  him  ye  are  complete !" 

2  In  him,  who  all  our  praise  excels, 
The  fullness  of  the  Godhead  dwells. 

And  all  perfections  meet ; 
The  head  of  all  celestial  powers. 
Divinely  theirs,  divinely  ours ; 
"  In  him  ye  are  complete  1" 

3  Still  onward  urge  your  heavenly  way, 
Dependent  on  him  day  by  day. 

His  presence  still  entreat ; 
His  precious  name  forever  bless. 
Your  glory,  strength,  and  righteousness, 
"In  him  ye  are  complete !" 

4  Nor  fear  to  pass  the  vale  of  death ; 
In  his  dear  arms  resign  your  breath. 


cniiiST.  81 

He'll  make  the  passage  sweet; 
The  gloom  and  fears  of  death  shall  flee, 
And  your  departing  souls  shall  see 
' '  In  him  ye  are  complete  ! ' ' 


lUO  Christ's  Zovinff- Kindness.  X.  M, 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  in  joj'ful  lays, 

And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me ; 
His  loving-kindness,  Oh !  how  free  I 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall. 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 
His  loving-kindness.  Oh  !  how  great ! 

3  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud. 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood ; 
His  loving-kindness,  Oh !  how  good ! 

4  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale. 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  shall  fail ; 
Oh !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

5  Then  let  me  mount,  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day, 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise. 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


82  CHRIST. 

101  CJirisVs  Love.  i.  3f. 

1  I  WAS  a  traitor  doomed  to  die, 

Bound  to  endure  eternal  pains ; 
When  Jesus  saw  me  from  on  liigli, 

Was  moved  by  love,  and  broke  my  cliains. 

2  Did  melting  pity  stoop  so  low, 

The  Lord  of  heaven  pour  out  his  blood, 
To  save  our  rebel  race  from  woe, 
And  be  our  Advocate  with  God  ? 

3  Infinite  mercy !  boundless  love ! 

Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies ! 
The  Son  of  God,  his  grace  to  prove, 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  groans,  and  dies  1 

lO/O  Christ,  tJie  Way  to  Heaven,  X.  M» 

1  Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 
This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not. 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"Come  hither,  soul!  I  am  the  way." 

2  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou  blest  Lamb' 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am ; 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 


CHRIST. 

Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round. 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God." 


103  CIiriM's  Example.  X.  JT, 

1  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord ! 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word. 

But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  liviDg  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  vict'ry  too. 

4  TJe  thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 

Then  God,  the  judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

104  Christ,  the  ItocJc  of  Ages,  7»* 

1  Rock  of  sges,  cleft  for  me ! 
Let  jne  hide  myself  in  thee ; 


84  CHRIST. 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure ; 
Save  me,  Lord !  and  make  me  pui-e. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone. 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone : 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  "While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne. 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 


105  Christ,  the  Zamb  of  Calvary.     6s  &  4s* 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary  1 

Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me,  while  I  pray, 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
Oh !  let  me,  from  this  day, 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 


cnmsT.  85 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh  !  ma}^  my  love  to  thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour !  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
Oh !  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 

10 G  Christ  Tmtsted.  7s  <&  69, 

1  I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  hi?  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 
8 


86  CHEIST. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus> 

All  fullness  dwells  in  him ; 
lie  liealeth  my  diseases, 

He  docli  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


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1  To  theft  my  God  and  Saviour  1 

My  heart  exulting  sings, 
Rejci^ing  in  thy  favor. 

Almighty  King  of  kings! 
I'il  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn,  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 


CHRIST.  87 

And  when  the  sun  repose? 

Upon  the  ocean's  breasl 
My  voice,  in  supphcation, 

Well  pleased  the  Lord  shall  hear, 
Oh !  grant  me  thj^  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 
3  By  thee  through  life  supported, 

I'll  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
With  heavenly  hosts  escorted, 

Up  to  thy  bright  abode ; 
Then  cast  m}^  crown  before  thee, 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
Unceasingly  adore  thee : 

What  could  an  angel  more? 

108  Christ  Chosen.  C  31, 

1  To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 

If  I  depart  from  thee? 
My  guide  through  all  this  vale  of  woe. 
And  more  than  all  to  me. 

2  The  world  reject  thy  gentle  reign, 

And  pay  thy  death  with  scorn ; 
Oh !  they  could  plait  thy  crown  again, 
And  sharpen  every  thorn. 

3  But  I  have  felt  thy  djang  love 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  jo3'-s  above; 
And  can  we  ever  part? 


88  cnRiST. 

4  All!  no,  with  tliee  I'll  walk  below, 
My  journey  to  the  grave : 
To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 
When  only  thou  canst  save. 

l(Jt/  J'esus  in  the  Heart*  C    M, 

1  0  Jesus  !  King  most  wonderful ! 

Thou  Conqueror  renowned ! 

Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable ! 

In  whom  all  joys  are  found. 

2  When  once  thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Tlien  truth  begins  to  shine ; 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart ; 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  0  Jesus !  light  of  all  below ! 

Thou  Fount  of  life  and  fire ! 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know. 
All  that  we  can  desire. 

4  Thee  may  our  tongues  forever  bless, 

Thee  may  we  love  alone. 

And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

The  image  of  thine  own. 

XlO  Satisfaction  in  J'esus.  C,  Mt 

I  I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  and  rest: 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 


CHRIST.  89 

I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  liim  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  thirsty  one 

Stoop  down  and  drink  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quench" d,  my  soul  levived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  light: 
Look  unto  me,  thj'  morn  shall  rise 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  all  my  journey  's  done. 

ill  Jlest  in  JTt'SKS.  7s, 

1  Co^iE !  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice. 
Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home: 
\Yeary  wanderer,  hither  come. 

2  Thou,  who  homeless  and  forlorn. 

Long  hast  borne  the  proud  Avorld's  scorn, 
8« 


&0  CHRIST. 

Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste 
Weary  wanderer,  hither  haste. 

3  Ye,  who  tossed  on  beds  of  pain 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain ; 
Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn. 

In  remorse  for  guilt  who  mourn: — ■ 

4  Hither  come,  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound ! 
Peace,  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

11^  C7i7'ist,  tJie  Great  Physician.  Ij.  M, 

1  Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made ; 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure? 
In  vain,  alas!  is  nature's  aid; 
The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  i^ow'r. 

2  But  can  no  sov' reign  balm  be  found? 

And  is  no  kind  phj^sician  nigh 
To  ease  the  pain  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly? 

3  There  is  a  great  phj^sician  near ; 

Look  up,  my  fainting  soul!  and  live; 
See, — ^in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  help  as  nature  cannot  give. 

4  See, — in  the  Saviour's  d3ang  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow: 
'Tis  only  that  dear  sacred  flood, 
Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 


CHRIST.  91 

llo  y^ot  asliamed  of  ClirisU  X.  M* 

1  Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
"Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No  ; — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus ! — yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe, — no  good  to  crave, — 
No  fears  to  quell, — no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  oh !  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

114  CJirist  Crotvned.  C.  M, 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ; 


92  CHRIST. 

2  Crown  lilm,  ye  morning  stars  of  light ! 

Who  formed  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Adam's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall ! 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

4  Sinners !  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall. 
Come,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him.  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him.  Lord  of  all. 


llO  Christ  Jlfjoiced  in,  S.  M^ 

1  Awake  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
"Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue ! 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing — how  he  intercedes  -ibove 
For  those  whose  sins  ht;  bore. 


CHRIST.  93 

3  Ye  pilgrims !  on  the  road 

To  Zion's  city,  sing  ! 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

"Ye  blessed  children  !  come  !" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 


J  i.b  Christ  loved,  althoiigli  unseen,  S,  M, 

1  Not  with  our  mortal  eyes 

Have  we  beheld  the  Lord ; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth,  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord  !  our  inmost  thoughts  dehght 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And,  when  we  taste  thy  love, 

Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 


94  CHRIST. 

117  Christ  Supplicated.  8s  &  7s» 

1  LoYE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven  to  earth  come  down ! 
Fix  in  us  thj^  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  cro'wn  ; 
Jesus  !  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation. 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh  !  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away ; 
End  the  work  of  thy  beginning, 

Bring  us  to  eternal  day. 

3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  holy  may  we  be ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation, 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee ; 
Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  wo  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


CHRIST.  95 

118  Christ,  a  Friend.  Ss  &  7s, 

1  One  tliere  is,  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's. 
Cost!}',  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which,  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could,  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  this  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised. 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  Oh!  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften! 

Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 
What  a  friend  we  have  above. 


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119 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  "Escape  to  the 
mountain!" 

For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  opened  a 
fountain; 

For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  ov'ry  transgres- 
sion, 

His  blood  flows  mc^  freely  in  streams  of 
salvation. 


yo  CHRIST. 

C7ior«6'.  — Hallelujali  to  the  Lamb!   lie  hath 

purchased  our  pardon, 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  tto  pass 

over  Jordan. 
His  blood  flows  most  freelj^  in  streams 

of  salvation, 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass 

over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded !  oh !  flee  to  the 

Saviour ! 
He  calls  you  in  mercj^ — 'tis  infinite  favor; 
Your    sins    are   increasing, — escape  to  the 

mountain, 
His  blood  can  remove  them,  it  flows  from 

the  fountain. 

3  0  Jesus !  ride  onward,  triumphantl}^  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  death  and  hell  thou  art  more  than 

victorious ; 

Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congre- 
gation. 

While  angels  and  saints  raise  the  shout  of 
salvation. 

4  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escaped  to  the 

shore ; 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise  him 

the  more ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank 

of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  forever  and  ever! 


cimiST.  97 

120  airisVs  Full  Salvation.  C.  31, 

1  ]\Ia  testic  sweetness  sits  entlironed 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  Hps  with  grace  o'erflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  he  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  piling' d  in  deep  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

6  Since  from  thy  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine. 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord !  they  should  all  be  thine. 
9 


98  CHRIS  r. 

XZl.  CJirisfs  Compassion,  C 

1  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High-Priest  above ; 

His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 

His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure, 

The  great  Redeemer  stood ; 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears ; 
And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace, 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

JL/^/v  Clirist's  Human  Name, 

1  There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven, 
The  name  before  his  wondrous  birth. 
To  Christ,  the  Saviour  givf  n. 


CIIRxST.  D9 

Chonis. — We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 
And  hail  him  blessed  Jesus : 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard, 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  Jesus. 

2  His  human  name  they  did  proclaim, 

When  Abram's  son  thej^  sealed  him, 
Tlie  name  that  still  by  God's  good  will, 
Deliverer  revealed  him. 

3  And  when  he  hung  upon  the  tree. 

They  wrote  his  name  above  him, 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we  "^ 

For  evermore  must  love  him. 

4  So  now  upon  his  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  he  gladly  reigns, 
The  Prince  and  Saviour  Jesus. 


xZo  ChrisVs  Glory  Froclaimed.  C,  itti 

1  CoscE,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 

With  angels  round  the  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  ciy, 

"To  be  exalted  thus!" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  he  was  slain  for  us !" 


100  CHRIST. 

3  Jesus  is  wortli}^  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  giv-% 
Be,  Lord !  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  who  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


I 


124 


CJirist's  Zove  Celebrated,  C,  M» 


1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 

Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
Oh !  may  his  love — immortal  flame — 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue ! 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach? 

What  mortal  tongue  display? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch, 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord !  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
' '  The  Saviour  died  for  me  1 


CHRIST.  101 

4  Ob !  may  tht  sweet,  tlie  blissful  tbeuie, 
Fill  every  beart  and  tongue, 
Till  stranf»3rs  love  tby  cbarming  name, 
And^oin  tbe  sacred  song. 


125  ChrisVs  Cross  and  Crown.  C.  M, 

1  Must  Jesus  bear  tbe  cross  alone, 

And  all  tbe  world  go  free? 
No,  tbere's  a  cross  for  ev'ry  one. 
And  tbere's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 

Till  deatb  sball  set  me  free, 
And  tben  go  borne  my  crown  to  wear. 
For  tbere's  a  crown  for  me. 

3  Upon  tbe  crystal  pavement,  down 

At  Jesus'  pierced  feet, 
Joj-ful,  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  bis  dear  name  repeat. 

4  And  palms  sball  wave,  and  barps  sball  ring, 

Beneatb  beaven's  arcbes  bigb; 
Tbe  Lord  tbat  lives,  tbe  ransomed  sing, 
Tbat  lives  no  more  to  die. 

5  0  precious  cross !  0  glorious  crown  I 

0  resurrection  day ! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 


102  CL  RIST. 

126  Christ,  the  Spring  of  Joy,  CM, 

1  From  tliee,  my  God !  my  joys  sliall  rise 

And  run  eternal  rounds 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  out-brave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Blest  Jesus!  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring. 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 


x2ii  Clirist  Worshiped  in  Heavetu  89< 

]  Ye  angels !  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, — 

In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known, 
Tune — tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise: 

He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 
So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good ; 


cnmsT.  103 

When  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 
Confirmed  b}'  his  power  3^0  stood. 

2  Ye  saints !  who  stand  nearer  than  thej'', 

And  cast  j^our  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

And  all  his  rich  mercies  repeat: 
He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave. 

He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair: 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  Oh !  when  will  the  moment  appear 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song ! 
I'm  wear\"  of  lingering  here, 

And  I  to  j^our  Saviour  belong : 
I'm  fettered  and  chained  here  in  clay, 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free ; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  awaj', 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see. 

4  I  long  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb ; 
I  long  to  be  one  of  j'our  choir, 

And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name: 
I  long — oh  !  I  long  to  be  there, 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu. 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 

Tc  wonder  and  worship  with  you. 


104  nOLY    SPIRIT. 

HOLY  SPIEIT. 

128  The  Zovinf/  S2nrlt.  C.  M, 

1  Co:\rE,  Hol}^  Spirit,  lieavcnly  Dove  I 

With  all  th}^  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look — hoAv  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toy?> ! 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live. 

At  this  poor  dying  rate, 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee. 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove ! 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers : 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

129  The  HcneiL'ing  Spirit,  C.  M, 

1  How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  henrt.  unchanged,  can  never  ri^o 
To  h  ippiness  and  God. 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine, 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  thine,  eternal  Spirit !  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine,  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise ; 
To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall, 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes ; 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh  !  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  oi 

And  give  them  life  divine ; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord  !  be  thine. 


130 


The  Guiding  Spirit.  X.  M% 


1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove ! 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 


106  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God : 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blessed ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share, 
And  drink  of  life's  clear  river  there. 


131  The  TTplifting  Spirit.  X.  M, 

1  Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove ! 

Stoop  down,  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things ; 

2  Beyond — beyond  this  lower  sky 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
"Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  Oh  !  for  a  sight,  a  blissful  sight, 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne  ! 
There  sits  the  Saviour  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  A^doring  saints  around  him  stand. 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall; 
1  he  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  107 

5  Oh!  what  camazing  joj^s  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  liill, 

And  spread  the  triumph  of  their  King  I 


10^  The  QuicJicninff  Spirit.  C  It£» 

1  Enthroned  on  high,  almighty  Lord! 

The  Holy  Ghost  send  down : 
Fulfill  in  us  thy  faithful  word. 
And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

2  Th/^ugh,  on  our  heads,  no  tongues  of  fire 

Their  wondrous  powers  impart, 
Grant,  Saviour  !  what  we  more  desire, 
Thy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love  ! 

Thy  heavenly  influence  give ; 
Quicken  our  souls,  born  from  above, 
In  Christ,  that  we  may  live. 

4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 

The  glories  of  his  grace, 
And  bring  us,  where  no  clouds  conceal 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad, 

Life's  ever-springing  well, 
Till  God  in  us,  and  we  in  God, 
In  love  eternal  dwell. 


108  HOLT   SPIRIT. 

loo  The  Spirit  Sonffht.  C,  M, 

1  Great  Father  of  each  perfect  gift! 

Behold,  thy  servants  wait; 
With  longing  ej^es  and  lifted  hands 
We  flock  around  thy  gate. 

2  Oh !  shed  abroad  that  choicest  gift, 

Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  cheer  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
And  fire  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  Blest  Earnest  of  eternal  joy! 

Declare  our  sins  forgiven, 
And  bear,  with  energy  divine, 
Our  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 

4  Diffuse,  0  God !  thy  copious  showers, 

That  earth  its  fruit  may  yield, 
And  change  the  barren  wilderness, 
To  Carmel's  flowery  field. 

io4  The  Spirit  Promised,  JET.  Mt 

1  0  THOU  that  hearest  pray'r! 

Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high  I 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word ; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 


HOLY    SPIllIT.  109 

If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 
3  Our  Heavenly  Father,  thou; 

We,  children  of  thy  grace ; 
Oh !  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend,  and  fill  the  place : 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

135  Frayer  to  the  SjpiHt.  S.  M^ 

1  Blest  Comforter  divine ! 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine. 
To  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice. 

From  every  sinful  way ; 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath, 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

136  The  Spirit's  Power.  L.  M, 

1  Eternal  Spirit !  we  confess. 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
10 


110  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Tliy  pow'r  conv3ys  our  blessings  down, 
From  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten' d  by  thy  heav'nly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  oui- joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

137  Frayer  for  FaWu  X.  M» 

1  Co]\iE,  Holy  Spirit !  calm  my  mind, 

And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God ; 
Kemove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ? 
Oh !  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame ; 
IMake  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart. 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see ; 
Oh !  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  Ill 

138  JPraycv  for  Comfort.  Ss  &  79* 

1  Holy  Ghost  !  dispel  our  sadness, 

Pierce  the  clouds  of  nature's  night; 
Come,  thou  Source  of  joy  and  gladness ! 
Breathe  th}^  life,  and  spread  thy  lig-V't. 

2  Author  of  our  new  creation  ! 

Bid  us  all  thine  influence  prove ; 
Make  our  souls  thy  habitation ; 
Shed  abroad  the  Saviour's  love. 

lo9  Frayer  for  Grace.  7«b 

1  Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control. 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost !  with  joy  divine. 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit !  all-divine, 

Dwell  T\dthin  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol- throne. 
Reign  supreme, — and  reign  alone 


112  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

140  Frayer  for  JLife.  7s, 

i  Graciq  us  Spirit !  Love  divine  i 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart, 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord  I  forever  thine. 

14:1  Jtegeneration.  C,  M, 

1  Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

Nor  rites  that  God  has  given. 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovei\3ign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace, 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  now  peculiar  race. 


HOLY   SlIRIT.  113 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh ; 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake,  and  rise, 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes. 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


142  Sealiuff.  a  ilf. 

1  Why  should  the  children  of  a  king 

Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
Great  Comforter!  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints. 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Tliou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joj^s  to  come: 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove ! 
Will  safe  conve}'  me  home. 
10* 


114  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

143  The  Comforter.  X.  M, 

1  Sure,  tbe  blest  Comforter  is  nigli ; 

'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart' 
Else  would  ni}''  hope  forever  die, 
And  ever}^  cheering  ray  depart.^ 

2  Whene'er,  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 

With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires, 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine, 
That  animates  these  strong  desires? 

3  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, 

I  love  my  Grod  and  taste  his  grace, 
Lord !  is  it  not  thy  bhssful  ray. 

That  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 

4  Let  thy  good  Spirit  in  my  heart 

Forever  dwell,  0  God  of  love ! 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

144  Tlie  Spirit  Entreated,  i.  3f. 

1  Stat,  thou  insulted  Spirit !  stay, 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite ; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  gi-ace  received; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen. 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved. 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  115 

S  Yet,  oil !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honor  of  my  great  High-Priest; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  ]My  weary  soul,  0  God !  release. 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand ; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

145  The  Spirit's  Witness.  7s  &  6s, 

1  Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe, 

IMy  unbelief  remove ; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give, 

The  unction  from  above : 
Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art; 

Now  thy  gracious  word  fulfill ; 
Send  the  witness  in  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

2  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me ; 
Make  my  ev'ry  deed  thine  own, 

In  all  things  led  by  thee : 
Bid  my  sin  and  fear  depart, 

And  within,  oh!  deign  to  dwell; 
Faithful  Witness,  in  my  heart, 

Thy  perfect  light  reveal. 

3  Whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 

0  Lord,  reveal  in  me ; 


116  AWAKENINGf. 

Son  of  God,  I  cease  to  live, 

Unless  I  live  to  thee : 
Make  me  choose  the  better  part; 

Oh !  do  thou  my  pardon  seal ; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

146  Tlie  Sx>irWs  Baptism,  C.  M^ 

1  Oh  !  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire 

Might  now  begin  to  glow ; 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire. 
And  make  the  mountains  flow. 

2  Oh !  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  my  sins  consume ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call ; 
Spirit  of  burning,  come. 

3  Refining  fire,  go  through  my  heart ; 

Illuminate  my  soul ; 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part. 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 


AWAKENING. 

147  Expostulation.  llsm 

1  Oh  !  turn  ye,  oh !  turn  ye,  for  why  will  ye 

die, 
When  God,  in  great  mercy,  is  coming  so  nigh? 
Now  Jesus  invites  you,  the  Spirit  says,  Come, 
And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome  you  home. 


AWAKENING.  117 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  tliat  tvliile  you  delay, 
Your  hearts  may  grow  better  by  staj'ing  away ; 
Come  wretched,  come  guilty,  come  just  as  you 

are ; 
All  helpless  and  dj-ing,  to  Jesus  repair. 

3  Now  Jesus  is  readj"  your  souls  to  receive, 
Oh!  how  can  you  question,  if  you  will  believe? 
If  sin  be  your  burden,  why  will  you  not  come  ? 
'Tis  you  he  makes  welcome  ;  he  bids  you  come 

home. 

148  Delay  not.  lis. 

1  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner — draw  near; 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee : 

No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 
Eedemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  why  longer  abuse 
The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus  thy  God  ? 

A  fountain  is  opened,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning 
blood? 

8  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  to  come, 
For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day: 

Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb ; 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not — the  Spirit  of  grace, 
]iOng  grieve  1  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 

flight, 


118  A^YAKENING. 

And  leave  tliee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

6  Delay  not,  delay  not — the  hour  is  at  hand* 
The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens 
shall  fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment 
shall  stand ; 
What  power  then,  0  sinner,  shall  lend  thee 
its  aid  ? 


149  Tlie  Way  to  reace.  lis, 

1  Acquaint  thee,  0  sinner,  acquaint  thee,  vrith 

God, 
And  joy  like  the  sunshine  shall  beam  on  thy 

road. 
And  peace  like  the  dew-drop  shall  fall  on  thy 

head, 
And  sleep  like  an  angel  shall  visit  thy  bed. 

2  Acquaint  thee,  0  sinner,  acquaint  thee,  with 

God, 
And  he  shall  be  with  thee  when  fears  are 

abroad ; 
Thy  safeguard  in  danger  that  threatens  thy 

path. 
Thy  joy  in  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death. 


II 


AWAEEXIXG.  119 

150  Tlie  WorU  of  Zife.  I.  JIf. 

1  Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord 
The  time  to  insure  the  great  reward ; 
And,  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given, 
To  escape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die. 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 

Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Then,  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands !  with  all  your  might  pursue ; 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past, 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste ; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Beign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

151  Tlie  Darj  of  Grace,  X.  Jf. 

1  While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given : 
But  soon, — ah  !  soon, — approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 


120  AWAKENING. 

2  While  God  invites,  tow  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 
Come,  sinners !  haste,  oh !  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  Grod  he's  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring. 
And  none  be  found  to  hear,  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise, 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
No  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 


LuZ  To-morrow  not  ours,  S,  M, 

1  To-morrow,  Lord !  is  thine, 

Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand ; 
And,  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away ; 
Oh !  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

.3  Since,  on  this  fleeting  hour, 
Eternity  is  hung, 
Awaken,  by  thy  mighty  power, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 


AWAKEXIXG.  121 

4  One  tiling  demands  our  care ; 

Be  tliat  one  thing  pursued ; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  morning  light, 
Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  should  die, 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 


153 


Man  Condemned,  S»  M, 


1  Ah  !  how  shall  fallen  man 

Be  just  before  his  God  ? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes. 
Could  we,  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise  ? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God ! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend  ? 
Or  who,  that  tries  the  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wi*ath. 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 
11 


122  AWAKENING. 

5  All !  liow  shall  guilty  man 
Contend  with  such  a  Grod? 
None — none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  throu2:h  the  Saviour's  blood. 


154  The  Spirit's  Call,  X.  M. 

1  Say,  sinnjr!  hath  a  voice  within 

Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 

2  Sinner !  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

3  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Kegard,  in  time,  the  warning  kind ; 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ; 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
]May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

5  Sinner !  perhaps,  this  very  day. 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be : 
Oh  !  should' st  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 


AWAKEXIXoT.  123 

±00  Life  and  Death.  X.  JIT* 

1  Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 

And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveler. 

2  "Deny  th\'self  and  take  thy  cross," 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command: 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross. 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 
And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord !  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new. 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

156  Scaven  or  Hell.  C.  P.  Mt 

1  Lo !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land. 
Between  two  boundless  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Bemoves  me  to  yon  heav'nly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

2  0  Grod !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtless  heart, 


124  AWAKENING. 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me,  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Wake  me  t?  righteousness. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me.  Lord !  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom ! 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfill, 
To  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure ! 


157  The  Great  Question.  C.  JP.  M, 

1  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

The  inexorable  throne ! 

2  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  bow  I  may  escape  the  death 


AWAKEXIXG.  125 

That  never,  never  dies! 
How  make  mine  own  election  sure . 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

3  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitj'ing  ray ; 
Be  thou  my  Gruide,  be  thou  my  Way 

To  glorious  happiness ! 
Ah!  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart; 
And  whensoever  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  jjeace. 

lOO  Danger  of  jycJay,  7a 

1  Haste,  0  sinner !  to  be  wise, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 

Wisdom  warns  thee,  from  the  skies, 

All  the  paths  of  death  to  shun. 

2  Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Thy  probation  may  be  o'er 
Ere  this  evening's  work  is  done. 

3  Haste,  0  sinner !  now  return ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Haste,  while  yet  thou  canst  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Death  may  thy  poor  soul  arrest 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 
11* 


12G  IXVITIXG. 

159  TJie  Sinner  Warned,  7s* 

1  Sinner!  art  tliou  still  secure? 

Wilt  ihou  still  refuse  to  pray? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hand  endure 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day? 

2  See, — his  mighty  arm  is  bared ; 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow ! 

For  his  judgments  stand  prepared ; 

Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth  affrighted  hastes  to  flee, 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax : 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Who  his  coming  may  abide? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame ! 
Can  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 
When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame? 


INVITING. 

IGO  ^'*«  Gracious  Call.  C  M, 

1  The  Saviour  calls;  let  ev'ry  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound ; 
Ye  doubting  souls !  dismiss  j^our  fear, 
Hope  smi'es  reviving  round. 


INVITIXG.  127 

2  For  eveiy  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  Hfe,  and  heaUh,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Ye  sinners!  come;  'tis  mercy's  voice; 

The  gracious  call  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  can  you  j-et  delay? 

4  Dear  Saviour !  draw  reluctant  hearts ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


151  ^'*<^  Gospel  Invitation,  C.  HI, 

1  Ye  wi'ctched,  hungry,  starving  poor ! 

Behold  a  royal  feast, 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  Here  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come: 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms; 
But  see !  there  yet  is  room : 

3  Boom  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart; 

There  love  and  pity  meet ; 
Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet. 


128  INVITINi^. 

4  oil!  come,  and  with  his  cliildren,  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  rej:  ast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

5  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  the  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  sono-s  on  earth  unknown. 


Ib'/i  Christ's  Invitation*  L,  M* 

1  "Co:me  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls! 

Ye  heavy-laden  sinners !  come ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heav'nly  hon-je. 

2  "They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me, 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

8  ' '  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck. 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus!  we  come  at  thy  command; 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  w'll. 


INVITING.  129 

163  J'^<'«*  /''*•  ''*«  Weary,  JL,  M, 

1  Come,  weary  souls !  with  sin  distressed, 
Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away 

2  Here,  mercy's  bourdless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guiit  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace ; 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

3  Lord !  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling, — jQt  rejoice. 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

4  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith, — our  fears  remove; 
Oh !  sweetly  reign  in  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

164  The  Gosjyel  Feast.  C.  M, 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive,  with  earthly  toils, 
To  fir  the  immortal  mind. 


130  INVITING. 

3  Eternal  wisdom  lias  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  ricli  provision  taste. 

4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die ! 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy,  here. 

In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day ; 
Lord !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


165  The  Living  Fountain,  C.  -Bf, 

1  Oh  !  what  amazing  words  of  grace 

Are  in  the  gospel  found, 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case 
Who  hears  the  joj'-ful  sound ! 

2  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Yoiu'  every  burden  bring ; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love   abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring. 


INVITING.  131 

3  This  spring  with  living  waters  flows, 

And  lieavenly  jo^^s  imparts ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls !  your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 

4  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too. 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 


166  Come.  S,  Jf. 

1  The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 

Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come ; 
Tlie  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  Come. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him.  Come ; 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

Oh !  let  him  freely  come 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come : 
Lord,  even  so!  we  wait  thy  hour: 
0  blest  Redeemer,  come  1 


132  INVITING. 

167  Tlie  Sinner  Called.  8. 

1  Return  and  come  to  God ; 

Cast  all  your  sins  away ; 
Seek  ye  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 
Kepent,  believe,  obej'-. 

2  Say  not  ye  cannot  come ; 

For  Jesus  bled  and  died, 
That  none  who  ask  in  humble  faith 
Should  ever  be  denied. 

3  Say  not  ye  will  not  come ; 

'Tis  God  vouchsafes  to  call ; 
And  fearful  will  their  end  be  found, 
On  whom  his  wrath  shall  fall. 

4  Come  then,  whoever  will, 

Come  while  'tis  called  to-day; 
Flee  to  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 
Kepent,  believe,  obey. 


Ibb  None  but  tTestis,  Ss,  7s  &  4:S. 

1  CoiviE,  ye  sinners !  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall, 
If  you  wait  till  you  are  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Sinners  only, 
Christ,  the  Saviour,  came  to  call. 


INVITING.  133 

2  Let  no  sense  of  guilt  prevent  you, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 

This  he  gives  you ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Saviour  prostrate  lies ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 
There  he  groans,  and  bleeds,  and  dies : 

"It  is  finished," 
Heaven  accepts  the  sacrifice. 

4  Lo !  the  incarnate  God  ascending 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  ; 
Venture  on  him, — venture  wholly 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

169  Glad  Tidings.  8s,  7s  &  4s, 

1  Sinners  !  will  you  scorn  the  message 

Coming  from  the  courts  above  ? 
Mercy  speaks  in  every  passage  ; 
Every  line  is  full  of  love ; 

Oh !  believe  it, 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Now,  the  heralds  of  salvation 

Joj^ul  news  frc  m  heaven  proclaim ; 
12 


134  INVITING. 

Sinners  freed  from  condemnation, 
Through  the  all- atoning  Lamb ! 

Life  recei^dng, 
Through  the  all-atoning  Lamb. 

3  0  ye  angels !  hovering  round  us, 
Waiting  spirits !  speed  your  way, 
Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay, 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

I  i  0  I^'^ow  iJie  JLccepted  Time*  S»  lUi 

1  Now  is  the  accepted  time, 

Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
0  sinners !  come,  without  delay. 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  the  accepted  time. 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late ; 
Then  why  should  you  delay. 

3  Now  is  the  accepted  time. 

The  Gospel  bids  you  come ; 

And  every  promise  in  his  word, 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord !  draw  reluctant  souls. 

And  melt  them  by  thy  love ; 
Then  will  the  angels  speed  their  way, 
To  bear  the  news  above. 


INVITING.  135 

1  /  J  Children  JExhorted.    Ss,  7s,  and  4s» 

1  Children  !  hear  the  melting  story 

Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain ; 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory ; 
Shall  he  plead  with  you  in  vain? 

Oh !  receive  him, 
And  salvation  now  obtain. 

2  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly, 

So  displeasing  in  his  sight ; 

Jesus  loves  the  pure  and  holj^, 

They  alone  are  his  delight ; 

Seek  his  favor, 
And  your  hearts  to  him  unite. 

3  All  your  sins  to  him  confessing 

Who  is  ready  to  forgive, 
Seek  the  Saviour's  richest  blessing, 
On  his  precious  name  believe ; 

He  is  waiting, 
Will  you  not  his  grace  receive  ? 

Yl'iC  Mercy's  Voice.  C  lift 

1  Sinners  !  the  voice  of  God  regard ; 

'Tis  Mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace : 


136  INVITING. 

A  t\  ousand  stings,  within  your  breast, 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 

And  will  you  onward  go  ? 
Can  you  in  endless  burnings  dwell, 
Or  bear  eternal  woe  ? 

4  Lo !  he  who  turns  to  God,  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace ; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  who  seek  his  face. 

5  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Kenouncing  every  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts ; 

He  pardons  like  a  God ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

Lio  Pardon  in  Christ,  C.  Mt 

1  How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 

Our  sin — how  deep  it  stains ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds, 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace, 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word : 
"Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners !  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 


INVITIXa.  137 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  almighty  cali 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord ! 
Oh !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God !  I  fly ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 


174  Why  U'iU  ye  Die?  7«i 

1  Sinners  !  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you— Why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live, 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands. 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands, 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures !  why. 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners !  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you — ^Why  ? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  hi'aiseL^  that  ye  might  hve : 

12  » 


138  INVITING. 

Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners !  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you — Why? 
Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Oh  !  ye  guilty  sinners !  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 


175  Tlie  Young  F.xlim'tecU  C.  Ma 

1  Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm! 

In  smiling  crowds  draw  near; 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you : 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by. 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  The  soul,  that  longs  to  see  his  face, 

Is  sure  his  love  to  gain, 
And  they,  who  early  seek  his  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 


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INVITING.  139 

176  CJirist  at  the  JOoor,  X.  M* 

1  Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door  I 

He  gently  knocks,  lias  knock' d  before; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh !  lovely  attitude — he  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands : 
Oh !  matchless  kindness — and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed? 
He  will — the  very  friend  you  need : 
The  friend  of  sinners — ^yes,  'tis  he, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine. 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn. 
His  feet  departed,  ne'er  return; 
Admit  him, — or  the  hour  's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 

1  /  7  Tlie  Sinner  Entreated.  X.  JIf, 

1  RETiniN,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 
And  seek  thine  injured  Father's  face; 
Those  new  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  gi-ace. 


140  INVITING. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 

He  hears  thy  deep  repentant  sigh; 
He  hears  thy  softened  spirit  moui'n, 
When  no  intruding  ear  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  hve : 
Gro  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  0  wanderer !  now  return. 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
Thy  Father  calls — "No  longer  mourn!" 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


O  .Peace  at  the  Cross*       7s,    6  lines% 

1  Ye  !  who  in  his  courts  are  found, 
List'ning  to  the  joyful  sound, 
Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are, 
Sons  of  sorrow,  sin,  and  care, 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings. 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  this  bleeding  sacrifice ; 
See  in  him  your  sins  forgiven. 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven ; 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 


INVITING.  141 

179  Life  at  tJie  Cross,  7s,    6  luies, 

1  Weary  souls,  that  wander  wide 

From  the  central  point  of  bliss, 
Turn  to  Jesus  crucified, 

Fly  to  those  dear  wounds  of  his ; 
Sink  into  the  purple  flood ; 
Rise  into  the  hfe  of  God. 

2  Oh,  believe  the  record  true, 

God  to  j^ou  his  Son  hath  given; 
Ye  maj^  now  be  happy  too. 

Find  on  earth  the  life  of  heaven, 
Live  the  life  of  heaven  above, 
All  the  life  of  glorious  love. 

180  Come  and  Welcome.       7s,    6  lines, 

1  From  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! 
"Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 

2  "Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan? 

On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid ; 
Bow  the  knee,  and  kiss  the  Son ; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  cornel" 


142  INVITING. 

181  Christ  Fleading.  8s  &  7s* 

1  Now  the  Saviour  standeth  pleading 

At  the  sinner's  bolted  heart; 
Now  in  heaven  he  's  interceding, 
Taking  there  the  sinner's  part. 

2  Sinner !  can  j^ou  hate  this  Saviour? 

Will  you  thrust  him  from  your  arms? 
Once  he  died  through  j^our  behaviour, 
Now  he  calls  you  by  his  charms. 

3  Sinner!  hear  your  God  and  Saviour, 

Hear  his  gracious  voice  to-day, 

Tiu-n  from  all  your  vain  behaviour, 

Oh !  repent,  return,  and  pray ! 

i  Now  he  's  waiting  to  be  gracious. 
Now  he  stands  and  looks  on  thee : 
See  what  kindness,  love,  and  pity, 
Shine  around  on  you  and  me. 

182  ^e  World  TlnsaHsfijing.         8s  &  7»» 

1  Tell  us,  wanderer !  wildly  roving 

From  the  path  that  leads  to  peace. 
Pleasure's  false  enchantment  loving. 
When  will  thy  delusion  cease? 

2  Once,  like  thee,  by  joys  surrounded, 

Wi  could  kneel  at  pleasure's  shrine, 
Then  our  brightest  hopes  were  bounded, 
By  delights  as  false  as  thine. 


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INVITING.  143 

3  But  those  visions  never  blessed  us, 

Soon  tlieir  fleeting  day  was  o'er; 
Tlien  the  world,  that  had  caressed  us, 
Charmed  us  with  its  smiles  no  more. 

4  Such  is  pleasure's  transient  story; 

Lasting  happiness  is  known 
Only  in  the  path  to  glory, 
In  the  Sa\dour's  love  alone. 


183  CJiild  of  Sin  and  Sorrow. 

1  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Fill'd  with  dismay, 
Wait  not  for  to-morrow, 

Yield  thee  to-day ; 
Heav'n  bids  thee  come, 
While  yet  there  's  room; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Hear  and  obey. 

2  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Why  wilt  thou  die? 
Come  while  thou  canst  borrow 

Help  from  on  high: 
Grrieve  not  that  love 
Which  from  above ; 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Would  bring  thee  nigh. 


144  INVITING. 

3  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Thy  moments  ghde, 
Like  the  flitting  arrow, 
Or  the  rushing  tide ; 
Ere  time  is  o'er, 
Heaven's  grace  implore: 
Child  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
In  Christ  confide. 


184  "  Coine  to  Me."  (ChanU) 

1  "With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around. 

Life  seems  a  dark  and  |  stormy  |  sea ; 
Yet,  'midst  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  |  whisper,  |  Come  to  |  me. 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest, 

It  tells  me  where  my  |  soul  may  \  flee ; 
Oh !  to  the  weary,  faint,  opprest. 
How  sweet  the  1  bidding,  |  Come  to  |  me. 

3  When  nature  shudders,  loth  to  part 

From  all  I  love,  en-  |  joy,  and  |  see ; 
When  a  faint  chill  steals  o'er  my  heart, 
A  sweet  voice  ]  utters  |  Come  to  |  me. 

4  Come,  for  all  else  must  fall  and  die, 

Earth  is  no  resting  |  place  for  |  thee ; 
Heavenward  direct  thy  weeping  eye, 
I  am  thy  |  portion,  |  Come  to  |  me. 


INVITING.  145 

5  0  voice  of  mercj' !  voice  of  love ! 
In  conflict,  grief,  and  |  ago-  |  ny, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above  ! 
And  gently  ]  whisper,  |  Come  to  |  me. 

185  Children  Called. 

1  Like  mist  on  the  mountain, 

Like  ships  on  the  sea, 
So  swiftly  the  years 

Of  our  pilgrimage  flee ; 
In  the  grave  of  our  fathers 

How  soon  we  shall  lie  I 
Dear  children,  to-day 

To  the  Saviour  fly. 

2  How  sweet  are  the  flow' rets 

In  April  and  May ! 
But  often  the  frost 

Makes  them  wither  away. 
Like  flowers  you  may  fade ; 

Are  you  ready  to  die? 
While  "yet  there  is  room,'* 

To  the  Saviour  fly. 

3  When  Samuel  was  young, 

He  first  knew  the  Lord ; 
He  slept  in  his  smile. 

And  rejoiced  in  his  word ; 
So  most  of  God's  children 

Are  early  brought  nigh : 
IS 


146  INVITING. 

Oh  seek  him  in  j^outh ; 
To  the  Saviour  %. 

4  Do  you  ask  me  for  pleasure? 
Then  lean  on  his  breast, 
For  tliere  the  sin-laden 
And  weary  find  rest. 
In  the  valley  of  death 
You  will  triumphing  cry, 
"If  this  be  called  dying, 
'Tis  pleasant  to  die." 

lob  Come,  ye  Disconsolate,        lis  &  10s* 

1  CoiME,  ye  disconsolate !  where'er  ye  languish. 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel : 

Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish  ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure  I 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flow- 

ing, 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from 

a])ove : 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever  knowing, 
Eartlt  has  no  sorrow,  but  heavrn  can  remove. 


IXVITIXG.  14? 


187 


Come  to  Jesus. 


1  Come  to  Jesus,  Come  to  Jesus, 

Come  to  J«,»us  just  now ; 
Just  now  come  to  Jesus, 
Come  to  Jesus  just  now. 

2  He  will  save  you,  he  will  save  you, 

He  will  save  you  just  now ; 
Just  now  he  will  save  you, 
He  mil  save  you  just  now. 

3  Oh  believe  him,  Oh  believe  him, 

Oh  believe  him  just  now, 
Just  now.  Oh  believe  him, 
Oh  believe  him,  just  now. 

4  He  is  able,  he  is  able, 

He  is  able  just  now, 
Just  now  he  is  able, 
He  is  able  just  now. 

5  He  is  willing,  he  is  willing, 

He  is  willing  just  now, 
Just  now  he  is  wilhng, 
He  is  willing  just  now. 

6  He'll  receive  you,  he'll  receive  you, 

He'll  receive  j^ou  just  now. 
Just  now  he'll  receive  j'ou, 
Ho'll  receive  j^ou  just  now. 


148  INVITING. 

7  He'll  forgive  you,  he'll  forgive  you, 

He'll  forgive  you  just  now, 
Just  now  he'll  forgive  you, 
He'll  forgive  you  just  now. 

8  He  will  cleanse  you,  lie  will  cleanse  you, 

He  will  cleanse  you  just  now, 
Just  now  he  will  cleanse  you, 
He  will  cleanse  you  just  now. 

9  He'll  renew  you,  he'll  renew  you, 

He'll  renew  j^ou  just  now, 
Just  now  he'll  renew  you, 
He'll  renew  you  just  now, 

10  Jesus  loves  you,  Jesus  loves  you, 

Jesus  loves  you  just  now. 
Just  now  Jesus  loves  you, 
Jesus  loves  you  just  now, 

11  Don't  reject  him,  don't  reject  him, 

Don't  reject  him  just  now, 
Just  now  don't  reject  him. 
Don't  reject  him  just  now. 

12  Only  trust  him,  only  trust  him 

Only  trust  him  just  now. 
Just  now  only  trust  him. 
Only  trust  him  just  now. 

13  You  will  praise  him,  you  will  praise  hinit 

You  will  praise  him  just  now, 
Just  now  you  will  praise  him, 
You  will  praise  him  just  now. 


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PENITENTIAL.  Ii9 

PENITENTIAL. 

loo  St  rroio  fit  the  Cross.     C.  HI,  Double, 

1  Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  lie  devote  tliat  sacred  head, 
For  sucli  a  worm  as  I  ? 
CJiorus. — Remember  me,  remember  me, 
0  Lord,  remember  me ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done. 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  bej-ond  degree. 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  jMaker,  died, 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  floods  of  tears  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord !  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 
13* 


150  PENITENTIAL. 

189  Contrition.  C.  M, 

1  0  THOU !  whose  tender  mercy  lieais 

Contrition^s  humble  sigh : 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow' s  weeping  eye ; 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn ; 
Ha^t  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said — "Return?" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
Oh  !  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  Oh !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

190  Fenitenf,  Z.  M, 

1  Show  pity,  Lord !  O  Lord !  forgive ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  fi'ee  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  Oh !  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  hear-",  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 


PEXITE^'TIAL.  151 

3  My  lips  with  sliame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  : 
Lord !  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

4  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death. 
And,  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord ! 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


191  Sttpplication.  T,.  M, 

1  0  Tiiou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry ! 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angrj^  look. 
But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God !  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 


152  PENITENTIAL. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord! 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

ly^  Meart-hroUen  at  the  Cross.    7s.    6  lines, 

1  Heart  of  stone !  relent,  relent. 

Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued; 
See  his  body,  mangled,  rent. 

Cover' d  with  a  gore  of  blood! 
Sinful  soul!  what  hast  thou  done? 
Crucified  God's  only  Son! 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there, 
Crown' d  with  thorns  his  sacred  head. 

Pierced  him  with  the  bloody  spear, 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice. 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain, 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again, 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew? 
No;  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part: 
Break,  oh!  break,  my  bleeding  heart! 

XtJO  Ziooking  unto  tfesus.       7s,    6  lines, 

]  Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn, 
Jesis  all  thy  griefs  hath  borne, 


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PENITENTIAL.  153 

View  liim  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Pouring  out  his  hf e  for  thee ; 
There  thine  every  sin  he  bore, 
Weeping  soul,  lament  no  more. 
2  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  him, 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem; 
At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay, 
Look  thy  doubts  and  fears  away; 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace, 
Plead  his  iDromise,  trust  his  grace. 

iy4  Ajyproachhig  the  3Ievcy-Sertt.  C.  M, 

1  Approach,  my  soul !  the  mercy-seat, 

Where  Jesus  answers  praj'er ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh : 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord !  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin. 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  teU  hh  1—' '  Thou  hast  died. ' ' 


154  PEXITE^^IIAL. 

5  Oil !  wondrous  love, — to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  tbe  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thj  gracious  name. 


19 D  Tlie  Sinner's  Friend.  C.  M 

1  Jesus!  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 

As  such  I  look  to  thee ; 
Now  in  the  fullness  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord !  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary ; 
Remember  all  thy  d^ang  groans. 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God ! 

1  jdeld  myself  to  thee ; 

"While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord !  remember  me. 

4  Lord !  I  am  guilty — I  am  vile, 

But  thy  salvation  's  free; 
Then,  in  thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord!  remember  me. 

5  And  when  I  close  my  e3'es  in  death. 

When  creature-helps  all  flee. 
Then,  0  my  dear  Redeemer  God! 
I  priy  remember  me. 


PEXITEXTIAL.  155 

ly()  Confession  and  Prayer,  7s* 

1  Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all ! 
Prosti-ate  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Hear,  oh !  hear  1113^  earnest  cry, 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, 
Chief  of  sinners  I  have  been ; 
Oft  abused  thee  to  thy  face, 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

3  Justly  might  thy  righteous  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart: 
Justly  might  thine  angry  breath 
Blast  me  in  eternal  death. 

4  But  with  thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  every  wound : 
Soothe,  oh !  soothe  the  troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 

ly  /  Mercy  InixiJored.  7». 

1  Depth  of  mercy !  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear. 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace. 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face. 
Would  not  hear  his  gi-acious  calls, 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 


156  PENITENTIAL. 

3  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 

Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands: 

God  is  love !  I  know,  I  feel, 

Jesus  weeps  and  loves  me  still. 
i  Lord,  incline  me  to  repent, 

Let  me  now  my  fall  lament, 

Deeply  my  revolt  deplore. 

Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

LuO     JPleaditiff  in  tTesus*  Naine»    jL»  M.    G  lines* 

1  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love ! 

Oh!  hear  an  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above. 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty; 
Oh !  deign  to  hear  my  mournful  voice, 
And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merit  of  my  own. 

No  worth  to  claim  thy  gracious  smile ; 
No, — when  I  come  before  thy  throne, 

Bare  to  converse  with  God  a  while, 
Thy  name,  blest  Jesus !  is  my  plea, 
Dearest  and  sweetest  name  to  me. 

3  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love ! 

Then  hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above. 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty; 
One  pardoning  word  can  make  me  whole. 
And  soothe  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 


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PENITENTIAL.  157 

l^y  BacTisUder's  Ilcturn.    X.  M.  6  lines, 

1  WeA-RY  of  wandering  from  my  Grod, 

And  now  made  willing  to  return. 
I  hear,  and  bow  beneath  the  rod ; 

To  him  with  penitence,  I  mourn  : 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 

2  0  Jesus !  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin, 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face. 

Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in ; 
Oh !  freely  my  backsHdings  heal. 
And  love  the  dying  sinner  still. 

3  Ah  !  give  me,  Lord  !  the  tender  heart, 

That  trembles  at  the  approach  of  sin ; 
A  godly  fear  of  sin  impart. 

Implant  and  root  it  deep  within ; 
That  I  may  fear  thy  gracious  jDOwer, 
And  never  dare  to  offend  thee  more. 


/OOU  Searching  the  Heart.  i 

1  Ah  !  whither  should  I  go, 

Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint? 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 

Ah !  why  do  I  delay  ? 
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158  PENITENTIAL. 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  liome, 
And  yf  t  from  him  I  stay. 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 

From  which  I  cannot  part ; 
Which  will  not  let  my  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within ; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom  sin. 

5  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 

Which  I  have  feared  to  see ; 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee,  • 

201  Weeping  tvitJi  Christ.  S»  3f. 

1  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  ? 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  angels  wondering  see ; 
Be  thou  astonished,  0  my  soul ! 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  n")  weejing  there. 


PENITENTIAL.  159 

202  Offering  a  Brohax  Heart,  X.  M, 

1  A  BROKEN  heart,  my  God !  my  KIe  g  I 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despite 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  0  Lord  !  with  pitying  ej^e, 
And  save  a  soul  condemned  to  die. 

o  Then  I  will  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  the  pardoning  God. 

4  Oh  !  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

il\JO  Heturning  to  Christ,  C.  iiZi 

1  How  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls — "Return!" 

Dear  Lord !  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
Oh !  take  the  wanderer  home. 


160  PENITENTIAL. 

3  And  canst  tlioii,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live, 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace  !  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious — how  divine  ! 
That  can,  to  life  and  bliss,  restore 
A  heart  so  vile  as  mine ! 

6  Thy  pardoning  love — so  free,  so  sweet, 
Dear  Saviour !  I  adore ; 
Oh !  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


204  JSven  Me. 

1  Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessings, 

Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free. 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing, 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me. 

Even  me,  even  me. 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me. 

2  Pass  me  not,  0  God,  my  Father, 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be ; 
Thou  might' st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  light  on  me*. 
Even  me.  Even  me. 
Let  tl  y  mercy  light  on  me. 


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PENITENTIAL.  161 

3  Pass  me  not,  0  gracious  Saviour, 

Let  me  live  and  cling  to  tliec ; 
I  am  longing  for  thy  favor ; 
Whilst  thou'rt  calling,  call  for  me : 
Even  me. 

4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit, 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see ; 
Testify  of  Jesus'  merit. 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me : 
Even  me. 

5  Have  I  long  in  sin  been  sleeping, 

Long  been  slighting,  grieving  thee  ? 
Has  the  world  my  heart  been  keeping  ? 
Oh,  forgive  and  rescue  me ! 
Even  me. 

6  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless ; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free ; 
Grace  of  God,  so  rich  and  boundless ; 
Magnify  it  all  in  me : 
Even  me. 

7  Pass  me  not ;  thy  lost  one  bringing, 

Bind  my  heart,  0  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Whilst  the  streams  of  life  are  springing, 
Blessing  others,  oh,  bless  me : 
Even  me. 

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162  CONVERSION. 

CONVEKSION. 

/CUO  JBUnd  JBarthneus.  8s  and  7s, 

1  "  Mercy,  0  thou  Son  of  David  !" 

Thus  blind  Bartimeus  prayed ; 
"  Others  by  thy  word  are  saved, 
Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid. ' ' 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him, 

But  he  called  the  louder  still ; 
Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him, 
"Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will" 

3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted. 

Though  by  begging  used  to  live ; 
But  he  asked  and  Jesus  granted 
Alms  which  none  but  he  could  give. 

4  "Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  my  eyes  behold  the  day :" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

5  Oh !  methinks  I  hear  him  praising. 

Publishing  to  all  around, 
"Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing? 
What  a  Saviour  I  have  found !" 

6  "  Oh  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

And  would  be  advised  by  me ; 
Surely  they  would  hasten  to  him, 
He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 


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CONVERSION.  1G3 

206  Turning  to  Jesus.  C,  M. 

1  Welcome,  0  Saviour!  to  my  heart; 

Possess  tliy  humble  throne ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake, 

To  thee  I  all  resign ; 
My  longing  heart,  0  Jesus !  take, 
And  fill  with  love  divine. 

i  Oh !  may  I  never  turn  aside, 
Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide, 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 

4j^  4  Just  as  I  am*  I,,  M* 

1  JjST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea. 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  thee, 

0  Lamb  of  Grod,  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

3  Just  ds  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
"Witt  fears  within  and  wars  wil  hout, 

0  J^amb  of  God,  I  come ! 


164  coNVERSio:^. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  heahng  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  Grod,  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve. 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

6  Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  Grod,  I  come ! 


/^(Jo  Yieldiiig  to  tTesiis.  S.  Jlf* 

1  And  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  all  to  give? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  eartli  away, 
My  Jesus  to  receive? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield ! 

I  can  hold  out  no  more : 
I  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled. 
And  own  thee  conqueror ! 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake. 

My  friends,  my  all  resign ; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  oh,  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  tliine ! 


CONVERSION.  165 

/wU«/  Singitig  liedeetning  Zove,        C,  P.  M, 

1  AwAi^D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go: 
One  solemn  truth  increased  my  pain, 
The  sinner  "must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  I  heard  the  law  its  thunders  roll, 
While  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  oppressive  load : 
All  creature  aid  I  saw  was  vain ! 
The  sinner  "must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell. 

To  bring  salvation  near: 
Yet  still  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
The  sinner  ' '  must  be  born  again, ' ' 

Or  sink  in  deep  despair. 

4  But,  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay. 
The  bleeding  Saviour  passed  that  way, 

My  bondage  to  remove: 
The  sinner,  once  by  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again. 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 


166  CONVERSION. 

210  Choosing  God's  ServicQ,  7s 

1  People  of  the  living  God ! 

1  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found ; 
Now  to  you  my  spiiit  turns, 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren !  where  your  altar  burns, 

Oh !  receive  me  into  rest. 

2  Lonely,  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home. 

Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave : 
Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my.  soul  no  more. 

Every  idol  I  resign. 


<gll  FoUotving  Jesus,  8s  &  78, 

1  Jesus  !  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  I 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own ! 


CONVERSION.  167 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me  ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too. 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me : 

Thou  art  not  Hke  them  untrue  : 
Oh  !  while  thou  dost  smile  upon  me, 

Grod  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might ! 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me; 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Perish,  earthl}^  fame  and  treasure ! 

Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain ! 
In  thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure  ! 

With  thy  favor,  life  is  gain  : 
Oh !  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 
Oh !  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me. 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 

^1^  Henouncirig  the  World.  H,  M* 

1  Co:me,  my  fond  fluttering  heart, 

Come,  struggle  to  be  free ; 
Thou  and  the  world  must  part. 

However  hard  it  be : 
My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just, 
But  cleaves  j^et  closer  to  the  dust. 

2  Ye  fair  enchanting  throng. 

Ye  golden  dreams,  farewell ; 
Earth  has  prevailed  too  long, 
And  now  I  break  the  spell : 


168  CONVEESION. 

Ye  cherished  joys  of  early  years — 
Jesus,  forgive  these  parting  tears ! 

4iJlO  Ciijing  Abba,  Father,  S.  M, 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  arise, 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  surety  stands ; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above. 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all  redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  My  God  is  reconciled ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear : 
He  owns  me  for  his  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

/Cil4  Surrendering  the  Seart.    8s,  7s  &  49, 

1  Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer  I 
Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine ; 


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CONYERSIOIT.  169 

Lord !  I  make  a  full  surrender, 
Eveiy  power  and  thought  be  thine; 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ages  thine. 
2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 
Earth  and  hell  will  disappear ; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession. 
When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near: 
Shout,  0  Zion! 
Shout,  ye  saints !  the  Lord  is  here. 

/oiO  He  fore  the  Cross.  8s  &  78% 

1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ! 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  djdng  friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit,  forever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood ; 
Precious  drops !  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much? — I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

4  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

Gazing  here  I'd  spend  my  breath, 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 
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170  CONVERSION-. 

5  Lord !  in  ceaseless  contemplation, 
Fix  my  heart  and  eyes  on  thine, 
Till  I  taste  thy  whole  salvation, 
Where,  unveiled,  thy  glories  shine. 

/Clo  fToy  over  the  Penitent.  C,  M* 

1  Oh  !  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy 

When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And,  with  a  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sin  and  error  mourns ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  emjoloy ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joj^ 

3  Well-pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms. 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain. 

But  kindle  with  new  fire : 
"The  sinner  lost  is  found!"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

^\i  Menouncing  the  World,  Id,  M» 

I  I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away. 
Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind! 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whisthng  wind. 


COXYERSIOX.  171 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  Llack  despair : 
And,  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  convej'ed  me  \here. 

3  Lord !  I  adore  thj^  matchless  grace. 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abj'ss; 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now,  to  the  shining  realms  abov^, 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  mine  eyes ; 
Oh !  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 


yolb  ^f>y  in  Heaven,  Zi.  M^ 

1  Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, 
Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 

To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 


172  CONVERSION. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew, 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

/oly  Marching  to  2iion,  C»  M» 

1  Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord ! 

Your  great  Deliverer  sing : 
Ye  pilgrims!  now  for  Zion  bound, 
Be  joj^ul  in  your  King. 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  made ; 

How  peaceful  and  how  plain ! 
The  simplest  traveler  need  not  err. 
Nor  seek  the  path  in  vain. 

3  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road ; 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise. 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

4  Bright  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

5  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength; 

Pursue  hi.s  footsteps  still ; 
With  joyful  hope,  still  fix  yo'or  eye 
On  Ziou's  heavenly  hill. 


j  coxvERsiox.  173 

220  Forgiveness  of  Sins.  S.  M, 

1  On !  blessdd  souls  are  they, 
Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er  ; 

Divinely  blessed,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 

Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  festering  wound ; 

Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee. 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 
Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 

Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

221  Abiding  hy  the  Cross,  7s  &  6a» 

1  God  of  my  salvation,  hear, 

And  help  me  to  believe ; 
Now  to  thee  do  I  draw  near, 

Thy  blessing  to  receive : 
Full  of  sin,  alas,  I  am, 

But  to  thee  for  refuge  flee ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 
15* 


174  CONVERSION. 

2  No  good  word,  or  work,  or  thought, 

I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace ; 
Pardon  I  accept  unbought ; 

Th}^  proffer  I  embrace : 
Need}^,  guilty,  vile  I  am, 

Yet  I  know  thy  love  is  free ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

3  Saviour,  from  thy  wounded  side 

I  never  will  depart ; 
At  thy  cross  will  I  abide. 

With  humble,  trusting  heart: 
When  my  place  above  I  claim, 

This  shall  be  my  only  plea : 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 


990 


JPleadhiff  at  the  Cross.  7s  i&  Gs^ 

1  Lamb  of  God !  whose  bleeding  love 

We  now  recall  to  mind. 
Send  the  answer  from  above, 

And  let  us  mercy  find : 
Think  on  us  who  think  on  thee ; 

Every  burdened  soul  release ; 
Oh !  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

2  Let  thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 

The  sinner's  pardon  seal ; 


CONVERSION.  175 

Speak  us  fi-eely  justified, 

And  all  our  sickness  heal : 
By  thy  passion  on  the  tree, 

Let  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease ; 
Oh !  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

3  Can  we  ever  hence  depart, 

Till  thou  our  wants  relieve? 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart, 

And  all  thine  image  give : 
Still  our  souls  shall  cry  to  thee. 

Till  renewed  by  holiness ; 
Oh !  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

223  Fleeing  to  the  Cross.  C  P.  M. 

1  0  THOU  who  hearest  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done, 

And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead. 
Thy  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  thine  atoning  blood : 
Tliy  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be, 
Thy  merit  shall  atone  for  me. 

And  \  ring  me  near  to  God. 


176     ^  CONVJIRSION. 

3  Then  snatch  me  from  eternal  death, 
The  spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolation  send : 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 
"Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend." 

224  Snbdiied  by  the  Cross.  C,  M* 

1  I  SAW  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

2  Oh !  never,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 

It  plunged  me  in  despair : 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

4  A  second  look  he  gave,  that  said, 
.   "I  freely  all  forgive ; 

This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

5  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays, 

In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 


CONVERSION.  177 

A/ /CO  Loving  Jes^is,  8s  &  7s* 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  ev'ry  blessing ! 

Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Chorus. — I  love  Jesus,  Hallelujah, 
I  love  Jesus,  yes,  I  do, 
I  do  love  Jesus,  He's  my  Saviour, 
Jesus  smiles  and  loves  mo  too. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure. 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure , 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Jesus  sought  me,  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

4  Oh !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  thy  grace,  Lord  !  like  a  fetter. 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander.  Lord !  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  Grod  I  love : 
Here's  my  heart,  oh !  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 


178  CONVERSION. 

/DCD  Joyful  Mope,  8s  &  78, 

1  Know,  my  soul !  thy  full  salvation ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care, 
Joy  to  find,  in  every  station, 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear: 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee ; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine; 
Think  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee ; 

Child  of  heaven!  canst  thou  repine? 

2  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  with  faith  and  winged  with  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day  's  before  thee, 

Grod's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there: 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim-days ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition. 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


227 


tfesus  is  JXEine, 

1  Fade,  fade  each  earthly  joy, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
Break  every  tender  tie, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
Dark  is  the  wilderness. 
Earth  has  no  resting-place, 
Jesus  alone  can  bless, 

Jesus  is  mine. 


J 


CONVERSION.  179 

2  Tempt  not  my  soul  away, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
Here  would  I  ever  stay, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
Perishing  things  of  clay. 
Born  for  but  one  brief  day, 
Pass  from  my  heart  away, 

Jesus  is  mine. 

3  Farewell,  ye  dreams  of  night, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
Lost  in  this  dawning  light, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
All  that  my  soul  has  tried, 
Left  but  a  dismal  void, 
Jesus  has  satisfied, 

Jesus  is  mine. 

4  Farewell  mortality, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
"Welcome  eternity, 

Jesus  is  mine ; 
Welcome,  0  loved  and  blest, 
"Welcome,  sweet  scenes  of  rest, 
Welcome,  my  Saviour's  breast, 

Jesus  is  mine. 


ISO  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

CHKISTIAN  LIFE. 

/C/^O  First  Love. 

1  How  happy  are  they 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above  I 
Oh,  what  tongue  can  express, 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love ! 

2  That  comfort  was  mine. 
When  compassion  divine 

To  my  soul  in  its  misery  came ; 

When  first  I  believed. 

And  salvation  received, 
And  rejoiced  in  Immanuel's  name. 

3  My  remnant  of  days 
Would  I  spend  to  his  praise, 

Who  hath  died  my  lost  soul  to  redeem; 
AVhether  many  or  few. 
All  my  years  are  his  due ; 

May  they  all  be  devoted  to  him. 


229  J^oy  in  God,  C.  M, 

1  Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite, 
In  silence  soft  and  sweet ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sov' reign's  feet. 


CHEISTIAN   LIFE.  181 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladlj- 1  attend  ; 
For  lo  !  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  Friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul, 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey ; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides, 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more  ; 
But,  charmed  by  melody  divine. 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 


/lo\J  Triumphing  in  iTesus,  7»« 

1  Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ; 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
Aa  to  Canaan  on  ye  move. 
Praise,  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls !  dry  up  your  tears ; 
Banish  all  your  sinful  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  loYe. 
16 


182  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ! 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

5  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring ; 
Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string ; 
Mortals !  join  the  hosts  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  "we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fullness  prove 
Of  the  Lord's  redeeming  love. 


2ol  Communing  toith  JTestts,  i.  M, 

1  Jesus,  our  best  beloved  friend. 

Draw  out  our  souls  in  sweet  desire ; 
Jesus,  in  love  to  us  descend, 
Baptize  us  with  thy  Spirit's  fire. 

2  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign. 

To  fear  and  follow  thy  commands ; 
Oh  !  take  our  hearts,  our  hearts  are  thine, 
Accept  the  service  of  our  hands. 

3  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 

Our  Master's  voice  will  we  obey. 

Toil  in  the  vineyard  here,  and  bear 

The  heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  183 

4  Yet  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place. 

In  heaven,  at  thy  right  hand,  prepaie  ; 
And  till  we  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Be  all  our  conversation  there. 

Zo'/i  Hunniiiff  for  the  Tinze.  C.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  cro^^n. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  he,  whose  hand  presents  the  prize, 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 

Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way, 

4  Blest  Saviour !  introduced  by  thee. 

Our  race  have  we  begun ; 
And,  crowned  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet, 
We'll  lay  our  trophies  down. 

233  Tlie  3Ien  of  Faith.  CM, 

1  Rise,  0  my  soul !  pursue  the  path, 
By  ancient  worthies  trod ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men, 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 


184  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  hve ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'T  was  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious 

blood, 
They  conquered  every  foe ; 
And,  to  his  power  and  matchless  grace, 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord !  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given ; 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road, 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 


234  Tlie  Heavenly  Itace,  X.  M, 

1  Awake,  our  souls !  away,  our  fears ! 

Let  ev'ry  trembling  thought  be  gone; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race. 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
Who  feeds  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run 


J 


CHRISIIAN    LIFE.  185 

4  From  thee,  tlie  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  full  supply ; 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droo]),  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

"We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 


235  The  Christian  Warfare.  Z.  M, 

1  Stand  up,  my  soul !  shake  off  thy  fears, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy. 
Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain,  's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes ; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign. 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait, 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 
16* 


186  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

236  The  Christian  Soldier.  C,  M, 

1  A-Ai  I  a  soldier  of  tlie  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 

2  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  of  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 

3  Sure,  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

4  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war. 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise. 
And  all  thine  armies  shine. 
In  robes  of  victory,  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

Zji  Christian  Assurance,  C*  M- 

1  I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
Or  to  defend  his  cause ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  187 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  his  name ; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  lie  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne,  his  promise  stands ; 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name, 

Before  his  Father's  face, 

And,  in  the  New- Jerusalem, 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


238  The  firjht  of  Faith.  S.  M. 

1  ]My  soul !  be  on  thy  guard. 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh  !  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  eveiy  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 


188  CHRISTIAX   LIFE. 

239  Watchfulness.  B.  M, 

1  A  CHARGE  to  keep  T  have, 

A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill, 
Oh  !  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care. 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And  oh !  thy  servant,  Lord !  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  praj^. 

And  on  thyself  rely. 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betraj'', 
I  shall  forever  die. 

240  The  Child-Wee  Temper.  7«« 

1  Quiet,  Lord  !  my  froward  heart ; 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild ; 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art ; 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  : 
From  distrust  and  envy  free. 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  189 

What  to-moiTOw  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave  : 
'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care ; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  move  one  step  alone ; 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  guard,  and  guide. 

241  Tlie  Mind  of  Christ.  7s. 

1  Father  of  eternal  grace ! 

Glorify  thyself  in  me ; 
Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 
May  the  world  thine  image  see. 

2  Happy  only  in  thy  love. 

Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown ; 
Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above, 
Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 

3  Humble,  holy,  all-resigned 

To  thy  will :  thy  will  be  done ! 
Give  me.  Lord !  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss. 

May  I  tread  the  path  he  trod ; 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, 
"Rise  with  him,  to  thee,  my  God! 


190  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

^42  Faint,  yet  Pursuing  lis, 

1  Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  g)  on  our 

way;  ^ 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  his  word  is  our  stay ; 
Though  suff'ring,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be 

near, 
The  Lord  is  our  refuge,  and  whom  can  we 

fear? 

2  He  raiseth  the  fallen,  he  cheereth  the  faint; 
The  weak  and  oppressed,  he  will  hear  their 

complaint ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter?  our  help  is  in  God ! 

3  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is 

our  light ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is 

our  might : 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we  come ; 
The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  and  heaven  is  our 

home. 


243  rilffrim's  Song.  7s  &  6s, 

1  Rise,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things. 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place : 


CIimSTIAN   LIFE.  191 

Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
Time  sliall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 

Rise,  my  soul !  and  haste  away, 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul,  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode. 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims !  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize: 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies: 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 


244  Salvation  Welcomfd.  C.  Mt 

1  Salvation  !  oh !  the  jo\^ul  sound, 
'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears; 
A  sov' reign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 


192  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


/CiO  Salvation  Sure,  C,  M» 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise 

To  our  ascended  Priest ; 
He  entered  heaven,  with  all  our  names 
Engraven  on  his  breast. 

2  Below,  he  washed  our  guilt  away, 

By  his  atoning  blood  ; 
Now  he  appears  before  the  throne, 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  he  knows 

The  weakness  of  our  frame. 
And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 
Whom  he  himself  o'ercame. 

4  Nor  time,  nor  distance,  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervor  of  his  love  ; 
For  us  he  died  in  kindness  here, 
For  us  he  lives  above. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  193 

Oil !  may  we  ne'er  forget  his  grace, 

Nor  blush  to  bear  his  name ; 
Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  his  faith, 

Our  lips  his  praise  proclaim. 


246  TJie  Debt  all  Paid. 

1  Nothing,  either  great  or  small, 

Eemains  for  me  to  do  ; 
Jesus  died,  and  paid  it  all, 
Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe. 
CJioi"us. — Jesus  paid  it  all, 

Ail  the  debt  I  owe. 
Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all, 
Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe. 

2  When  he  from  his  lofty  throne, 

Stooped  down  to  do  and  die, 
Everj^thing  was  fully  done ; 
'Tis  finished !"  was  his  cry. 


li  n 


3  Weaiy,  working,  plodding  one, 

Oh,  wherefore  toil  you  so  ? 
Cease  your  doing,  all  was  done ; 
Yes,  ages  long  ago. 

4  Till  to  Jesus'  work  you  cling. 

Alone  by  simple  faith, 
"Doing"  is  a  deadly  thing. 

Your  "  doing"  ends  in  death. 
17 


194  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

6  Cast  j'-our  deadly  "  doing"  down, 
Down  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
Stand  in  him,  in  him  alone, 
All  glorious  and  complete. 

247  My  Saviour  Died  for  Me.  C.  Jf. 

1  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  0  Lord ! 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust ; 
Encouraged  by  thy  holy  word, 

A  feeble  child  of  dust : 
I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea ; 
And  'tis  enough,  my  Saviour  died, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

2  When  storms  of  fierce  temptation  beat, 

And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 

My  hope  within  the  vail : 
From  strife  of  tongues,  and  bitter  words, 

My  spirit  flies  to  thee  ; 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

248  Heaven,  en  JEartJi,  S*  M, 

1  Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord ! 
And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 


CIIEISTIAN    LliE.  195 

2  Let  tliose  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  cliiklren  of  the  heavenly  King> 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  gi-ound 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


Z±o  Salvation  hy  Grace,  S,  M» 

1  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 

Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound. 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display. 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 


196  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

3  G  race  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


250  Delight  in  God.  C  M, 

1  0  Lord,  I  would  dehght  in  thee, 

And  on  thy  care  depend ; 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 

My  best  my  only  friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried. 

Thy  fullness  is  the  same  ; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  thy  name. 

3  Oh  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith 

To  look  within  the  vail. 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail. 

4  He  who  has  made  my  heaven  secure 

Will  here  all  food  provide  ; 
While  Christ  is  rich  can  I  be  poor? 
WJiat  can  I  want  beside? 


1 


CIir.ISTIAX   LIFE.  197 

5  0  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee ; 
I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  praise  thee  more. 


/v5i  Jireathing  after  Holiness,  C.  ST. 

1  Oh  !  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still ; 
Oh  !  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  Oh  !  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Or  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord  ! 

But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet,  since  I've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 

5  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 
17* 


198  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

/CO/V  Searching  the  Heart.  jL.  M* 

1  Eeturn,  my  roving  lieart !  return, 

And  chase  those  shadowy  forms  no  more ; 
Now  seek,  in  sohtude  to  mourn. 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  0  thou  great  God !  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess ; 
In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart. 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart. 
Till  all  be  cleansed  and  purified. 

4  Oh  !  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer. 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove. 
That  God  has  fixed  his  dwelling  here. 

253  -4??  in  God.  X.  M. 

1  When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be 
That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  thee, 
The  fullness  of  thy  promise  prove, 
The  seal  of  thine  eternal  love? 

2  Ah!  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt? 
Thou  wilt  in  no  wise  cast  n  e  out, 
A  helpless  soul  that  comes  to  thoe 
With  only  sin  and  misery. 


1 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  199 

3  Lord,  I  am  blind,  be  thou  my  sight' 
Lord,  I  am  weak,  be  thou  my  migh  ; 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be ; 
And  let  me  find  my  ail  in  thee ! 

254  Tries f  ill  God's  Care,  C.  3Z, 

1  My  God !  my  Father !  blissful  name ! 

Oh!  may  I  call  thee  mine? 
May  I  with  sweet  assurance  claim 
A  portion  so  divine? 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  ^y ; 
What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  ej^e? 

3  Whate'er  thy  providence  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign ; 
For  thou  art  good,  and  just,  and  wise ; 
Oh !  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

4  "Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

Oh !  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Let  me  but  tnow  my  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  his  tender  care. 

255  Trust  and  Praise.  C.  Mt 

I  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
In  trouble,  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
JMy  heart  and  tongue  employ. 


200  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Of  liis  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all,  who  are  distressed, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  Oh !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name ; 
When  in  distress  to  him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  he  aifords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

5  Jh !  make  but  trial  of  his  love  J 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 


6  Fear  him,  ye  saints !  and  ye  will  then 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 
Make  ye  his  service  your  delight. 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 


256  ^  Contrite  Heart,  C  Mi 

1  Oh  !  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God ! 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free ; 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  201 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

M.y  great  Redeemer's  throne; 
AYhere  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within ! 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy.  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 


/COT  Meconciliation  tvitJi  God.  C  M^ 

1  Eternal  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

»         Display  thy  beams  divine. 
And  cause  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Upon  my  heart  to  shine. 

12  Light,  in  thy  hght,  oh !  may  I  see, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove ; 
Re^^ved,  and  cheered,  and  blest  by  thee, 


202  CIIEISriAN   LIFE. 

3  Lift  up  uhy  countenance  serene, 
And  i3t  thy  happy  child 
Behold,  without  a  cloud  between, 
The  Godhead  reconciled. 

/loo  God's  Guidance  Soiighf.    8s,  7s  &  4s» 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah ! 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven ! 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open,  Lord !  the  crystal  fountain. 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow ;  j 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  deliverer ! 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction! 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side: 

Songs  of  praises  Ml 

I  will  ever  give  to  thee.  ^ 

259  Hope  Encouraged.       Ss,  7s  &  4s, 

1  0  srY  soul!  what  means  this  sadness? 
Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down? 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  203 

Let  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness, 
Bid  thj'  restless  fear  be  gone ; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

Though  thy  heart  is  stained  with  sin, 
Jesus  hves,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
He  will  make  thee  pure  within ; 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

3  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee. 

And  thou  treadest  the  thorny  road ; 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God; 

Thou  shalt  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Oh !  that  I  could  now  adore  him, 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  forever  bow  before  him, 
And  unceasing  sing  his  love ! 

Happy  spirits ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join? 

/vDU  Watching  and  Praying,  C.  Jtti 

1  Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise. 
What  snares  beset  my  way ! 
To  heaven,  oh!  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 


204  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  How  oA  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears ! 
I  strive  against  my  foes  in  vain, 
I  sink  amid  my  fears. 

3  0  Lord !  increase  my  faith  and  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

4  Oh !  keep  me  in  tny  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 
And  never,  never  let  me  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


261  Spiritual  Sloth,  C,  Ift 

1  My  drowsy  powers !  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 

Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

Labor,  and  tug,  and  strive ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands. 

And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel-bands 
Come  flying  from  above  ; 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  205 

4  We,  for  wlioin  God,  the  Son,  came  down, 

And  labored  for  our  good ; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  his  blood ! 

5  Lord !  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  holy  Dove  !  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise  ; 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love, 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 


262  TJnhelief  Banished,  5s  &  09% 

1  Begone,  unbelief. 

My  Saviour  is  near. 
And  for  my  relief 

Will  surely  appear : 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle, 

And  he  will  perform  ; 
AYith  Christ  in  the  vessel, 

I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way, 

Since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey, 
'Tis  his  to  provide ; 
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206  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

His  way  was  much  rougher 
And  darker  than  mine  ; 

Did  Jesus  thus  sufiFer, 
And  shall  I  repine  ? 

3  Determined  to  save, 

He  watched  o'er  my  path, 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave, 

I  sported  with  death  : 
And  can  he  have  taught  me 

To  trust  in  his  name. 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me, 

To  put  me  to  shame  ? 

4  Why  should  I  complain 

Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain? 

He  told  me  no  less : 
The  heirs  of  salvation, 

I  know  from  his  Avord, 
Through  much  tribulation 

Must  follow  their  Lord. 

5  His  love,  in  time  past, 

Forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last 

In  trouble  to  sink : 
Though  painful  at  present, 

'Twill  cease  before  long. 
And  then,  oh  how  pleasant 

The  conqueror's  song  1 


CIIRISTIAX   LIFE.  207 

Z\)0  Confidence  in  God,  C.  M» 

1  Author  of  good,  we  rest  on  tliee. 

Thine  ever  watchful  eye 

Alone  our  real  wants  can  see, 

Thine  hand  alone  supply. 

2  In  thine  all  gracious  providence 

Our  cheerful  hopes  confide ; 

Oh  let  thy  power  be  our  defence, 

Thy  love  oui'  footsteps  guide. 

3  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Thy  mercy  still  supply ! 
The  good  unasked,  0  Father,  grant ; 
The  ill,  though  asked,  deny. 

264  Jtest  in  God,  S     It 

1  Oh  !  cease,  my  wandering  soul. 

On  restless  wing  to  roam ; 
All  this  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

2  Behold  the  ark  of  God ; 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
Oh !  haste  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

3  There  safe  shalt  thou  abide. 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest. 
And  eveiy  longing  satisfied, 
T^  ith  full  salvation  blest. 


208  CHRISTIAN   LIPE. 

265  nesting  on  God,  S.  M* 

1  My  spirit  on  thy  care, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  recline ; 
Tliou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 

For  thou  art  love  divine. 

2  In  thee  I  place  mj^  trust. 

On  thee  I  calmly  rest ; 
I  know  thee  good,  I  know  thee  just, 
And  count  thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me ; 
Secure  of  having  thee  in  all, 
Of  havino;  all  in  thee. 


Z\)\i  Burdens  cast  on  God,  S,  M, 

1  How  gentle  God's  commands! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  Beneath  his  powerful  sway 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  all  nature  up 
Will  guide  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  j^our  weary  mind? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  209 

His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Kenewed  from  day  to  day ; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 

And  bear  a  soiig  away. 


2bT  FaitJi  Founded  on  Promises,  lis, 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  tLe  Lord ! 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  he  say.  than  to  you  he  hath 

said, 
You,  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  "Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  oh!  be  not  dis- 

mayed, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand,  j 

Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  "When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee 

to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  ' '  When  through  fieiy  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie. 
My  grace  all  sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 
18* 


210  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

5  "E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall 

prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love ; 
A.nd,  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples 

adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 

borne. 

6  "The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for 

repose, 
I  will  not,  I  cannot,  desert  to  his  foes; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I'll  never, — no,  never, — no,  never  forsake.'* 


2bb  Mercy  in  Affliction,  C.  Mt 

1  0  THOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way ! 

Though  now  it  seems  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 
There  is  no  mercy  here. 

2  Oh !  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain, 

That  comes  in  kindness  down, 
More  than  the  world's  alluring  gain, 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 

3  Then,  though  thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see ; 
The  very  hand  that  strikes  the  blow 
Was  wou  ided  once  for  me. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  211 

Zoo  Hope  in  the  Covenant,  i.  M. 

J  Ho  V  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 
And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  vrondrous  grace ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amid  temptations,  sharp  and  long, 

M}''  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up ; 

A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

/C  JU  Adoption.  X.  Jf, 

1  Great  God !  indulge  my  humble  claim, 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories,  that  compose  thy  name, 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise ! 

Thou  art  my  Father,  and  my  God ; 
And  I  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties, 
Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 


212  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  With  early  feet  I  love  to  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there. 
And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  renmant  of  my  days. 


/it  L  Frayer  for  Jtepentance,  7  s  &  68% 

1  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

Call  back  a  wandering  sheep ; 
False  to  thee  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep ; 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored, 

And  to  me  thy  mercy  shown ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Grive  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart ; 
This  I  should  have  long  implored. 

For  thou  all  my  sin  hast  known ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  213 

3  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die ; 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Fall  from  thy  gracious  ej'e  : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

Let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

272  Prayer  for  Strength.  7s  &  68. 

1  NK:\.r  me,  0  my  Saviour,  stand. 

In  sore  temptation's  hour; 
Save  me  with  thine  outstretched  hand, 

And  show  forth  all  thy  power ; 
Oh  !  be  mindful  of  thy  word ; 

All-sufficient  grace  bestow ; 
Keep  me,  keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

2  Give  me.  Lord,  a  holy  fear, 

And  fix  it  in  my  heart ; 
That  I  may  from  evil  near 

With  timely  care  depart ; 
Sin  be  more  than  hell  abhorred, 

Faith  resist  the  tjTant  foe ; 
Keep  me,  keep  me,  gi-acious  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

3  Never  let  me  leave  thy  breast, 

Fi'om  thee,  my  Saviour,  stray ; 


214  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Thou  art  my  support  and  rest, 

My  true  and  living  way ; 
My  exceeding  great  reward, 

Mine  above,  and  mine  below ; 
Keep  me,  keep  me,  gracious  Lord, 

And  never  let  me  go. 

/C  /  O  Appropriating  CJirist*  7s  &  6a, 

1  0  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 

With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down, 
Now  scornfullj^  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown ; 
0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss  till  now  was  thine ! 
Yet  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  How  art  thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish. 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  I 
Thy  grief,  and  thy  compassion, 

Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression. 

But  thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow, 

To  praise  thee,  heavenly  Friend : 
For  this,  thy  dying  sorrow. 
Thy  pity  without  end  ? 


CnmSTIAN   LIFE.  215 

Lord,  make  me  thine  forever, 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove : 
Oh  !  let  me  never,  never, 

Abuse  such  dying  love. 

i  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  thee ; 

0  Jesus,  leave  not  me ; 
By  faith  I  would  receive  thee ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  free : 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart. 
Release  me  then  from  anguish, 

By  thine  own  wounded  heart, 

5  Be  near  when  I  am  dying, 

Oh  !  show  thy  cross  to  me  I 
And  for  my  succor  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  to  set  me  free : 
These  eyes  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move ; 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely — through  thy  love, 

274  Unfrtiitfiilness  I>eplored.  C.  M. 

1  Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  1 
But  still,  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word. 


216  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 

And  hear  almost  in  vain ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  memory  can  retain. 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above! 
How  few  affections  there ! 

4  Great  God !  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 

5  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way, 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 


/C  /  0  Submission*  C*  M» 

1  0  Lord  !  my  best  desires  fulfill, 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command? 

Thy  love  forbids  my  fears; 
Why  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 


JHRISTIAN    LIFE.  217 

3  No,  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee; 
Thou  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor";  all  my  journey  through, 

Shall  be  my  rich  supply ; 
What  more  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
Let  wisdom  still  deny. 

fytl)  In  Darkness,  7»» 

1  Once  I  thought  my  mountain  strong, 

Firmly  fixed  no  more  to  move ;    . 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love : 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  praise. 

2  Little,  then,  myself  I  knew. 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power; 
Now  I  feel  my  sins  renew, 

Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour ; 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight. 
Sin  has  turned  my  day  to  night. 

3  Saviour!  shine,  and  cheer  my  soul, 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive, 
Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole. 

Far  away  the  tempter  drive ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free, 
Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 
19 


218  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

277  TJie  Fearful  Encouraged,  S,  M, 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  thy  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 
And  every  care  be  gone. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not ; 

Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell, 
Proclaim  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

5  Leave  to  his  sovereign  sway 

To  choose  and  to  command : 
So  shalt  thou,  wondering,  own  his  way 
How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand. 

4/10  Confidence  Strengthened.  S»  31$ 

1  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints ! 
Down  from  the  willows  take ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  eveiy  string  awake. 


cimiSTiAisr  LIFE.  219 

2  Thougli  in  a  foreign  land, 

AVe  arc  not  far  from  home ; 
And,  nearer  to  our  house  abo\'e, 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will,  to  the  end, 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  this  spark  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk. 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  will  we  trust  our  gracious  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  his  control ; 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  througl? 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  0  Grod ! 

That  stays  himself  on  thee : 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation.  Lord ! 
Shall  thy  salvation  see. 


279  Worhing  for  the  Master.  &     T, 

1  Work  for  the  Master,  work ! 
At  home  and  by  the  way ; 
Where'er  thy  Lord  appoints  thy  lot. 
Work,  while  'tis  called  to-day. 


220  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  Work  for  the  Master,  work! 

From  early  morn  'till  even; 

Put  forth  thine  energies  in  hope 

Of  winning  souls  for  heaven. 

3  Work  for  the  Master,  work! 

No  longer  plead  delay ; 
With  all  thy  powers  at  once  engage, 
Go,  work,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

4  Work  for  the  Master,  work ! 

Thy  toil  will  soon  be  done. 
And  thou,  with  spirits  of  the  just, 
Shalt  shout  the  harvest  home. 


Zo\J  Listening  to  Jesus.  7s, 

1  Hark  !  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"Say,  poor  sinner!  lovest  thou  me? 

2  "I  delivered  thee  when  bound. 

And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  ren  em])er  thee. 


I 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  221 

4  "Mine  is  an  iinclianging  love, 
Higher  tlian  the  heights  above ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  "Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be : 
Say,  poor  sinner!  lovest  thou  me?" 

6  Lord !  it  is  my  chief  complaint. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore ; 

Oh !  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 


ZoL  Xcaninff  on  God.  ta» 

1  Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
Only  lean  upon  his  word ; 

Thou  wilt  soon  have  cause  to  bless, 
His  unchanging  faithfulness. 

2  He  sustains  thee  by  his  hand, 
He  enables  thee  to  stand ; 
Those  whom  Jesus  once  hath  loved 
From  his  grace  are  never  moved. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 
God's  free  grace  shall  not  decay: 
He  hath  promised  to  fulfill 
All  the  pleasure  of  his  will. 
19* 


222  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Jesus !  guardian  of  thy  flock, 
Be  thyself  our  constant  rock, 
Make  us,  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Firm  as  Zion's  mountain  stand. 


282  T.oving  the  Shepherd,  S.  JH, 

1  I  WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  shepherd's  voi<.o, 

I  would  not  be  controlled ; 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  Tlie  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep. 

The  Father  sought  his  child ; 
He  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild; 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death. 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone, 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

He  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  He  spake  in  tender  love, 

He  raised  my  drooping  head ; 
He  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds, 
My  fainting  soul  he  fed ; 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  ] 

He  washed  my  filth  away, 
He  made  me  clean  and  fair; 

He  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 
The  long-sought  wanderer. 

4  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul ; 
'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole: 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep : 
'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold ; 

'Tis  he  that  still  doth  keep. 

5  No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controlled, 
I  love  my  tender  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold : 
No  more  a  wayward  child, 

I  seek  no  more  to  roam, 
I  love  my  heavenly  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  his  home. 


Zoo  Walking  with  God.  C,  M, 

1  Oil !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road. 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 


224  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul  refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed, 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  0  holy  Dove  !  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


284  Zove  to  Christ.  C.  M, 

1  Do  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord  ? 
Behold  my  heart,  and  see  ; 
And  turn  each  hateful  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 


CimiSTIAN    LIFE.  225 

2  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still. 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  beat, 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear? 

3  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face, 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

4  Thou  knowest  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord ! 

But  oh  !  I  long  to  soar. 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 


4,1  0  Depending  on  Grace,  C.  M, 

1  AsLiziXG  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound ! 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ; 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
\Yas  blind,  but  now  I  see. 
Chorus. — I'm  bound  for  the  promised  land, 
I'm  bound  for  the  promised  land, 
My  Saviour  calls  me,  I  must  go, 
I  am  bound  for  the  promised  land. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
Thf».  hour  I  first  believed. 


226  CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come  ; 
'Tis  grace  hath  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  Yea,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail. 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  vail, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

5  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow. 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine  ; 
But  Grod,  who  called  me  here  below, 
Will  be  forever  mine. 


ZoD  Frospect  of  the  Highteoiis.  i.  M* 

1  What  sinners  value  I  resign  ; 

Lord !  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream — an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere ; 
When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  Oh  !  glorious  hour ! — Oh  !  blest  abode  I 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 

And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  227 

4  My  flesh  sliall  slumber  in  the  gi'ound. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains,  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 


/gO  I  Seaven  Anticipated.  7s  &  6«» 

1  Oh  !  when  shall  I  see  Jesus, 

And  reign  with  him  above  ; 
And  from  that  flowing  fountain 

Drink  everlasting  love  ? 
When  shall  I  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus, 

Drink  endless  pleasure  in  ? 

2  Through  grace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer  though  I  die  ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus 

On  wings  of  love  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  all  adieu  ; 
Then,  0  my  fiiends,  prove  faithful, 

And,  on,  your  way  pursue. 

3  Whene'er  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  in  your  way, 
Oh  !  cast  5'our  cares  on  Jesus, 
And  don't  forget  to  pray. 


228  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Gird  on  the  heavenly  armoi 
Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love ; 

Then,  when  the  combat's  ended, 
He'll  carry  you  above. 

4/00  Faith,  our  Guide.  X.  M, 

1  'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries. 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray ; 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abr'am,  by  divine  command. 

Left  his  own  home  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

2ot/  Trusting  Jesus.  Ss  &  78» 

1  Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth, 
With  a  brother's  tender  care ; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  229 

2  Yes,  for  me  lie  standetli  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above ; 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 

3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  he  sheddeth 

Joys  unearthly,  love  and  light ; 
And  to  cover  me  he  spreadeth 
His  paternal  wing  of  might. 

4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  he  dwelleth ; 

I  in  him  and  he  in  me  ! 
And  my  empty  soul  he  filleth, 
Here  and  through  eternity. 

5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning. 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven ; 
Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning, 
Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 


4/U\J        Itenouncinff  Self-Jlighteoiisness.       JL.  M* 

1  No  more,  my  God  !  I  boast  no  more, 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before. 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 
20 


230  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must,  and  will,  esteem 

All  tilings  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
Oil !  may  my  soul  be  found  in  bim, 
And  of  bis  rigbteousness  partake. 

4  Tbe  best  obedience  of  my  bands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  tbrone ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


291  Faith's  Power.  C.  M* 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 
Its  aid,  in  every  duty,  brings. 
And  softens  all  my  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

3  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds. 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there. 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

4  It  shows  the  precious  promise,  sealed 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  231 

5  There — there,  unshaken  would  I  rest, 
Till  this  vile  bodj^  dies ; 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wings 
To  endless  glory  rise. 

/l^'Z  Pleasures  Unseen*  C.  31, 

1  Oh  !  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades! 

2  There,  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  ej^es, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray. 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

3  Lord !  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim ; 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine, 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

4  Oh!  then,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  hopes  shall  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal,  in  the  skies. 

/iiJO  Nearness  to  God,  C>  .iT. 

1  Oh  !  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 
A  nearness  to  my  God, 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
Nor  sin,  nor  fear  intrude. 


232  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  witli  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day ; 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  0  Jesus !  come  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

That  I  may  never  more  depart, 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 


294  ContHtion  and  Prayer,  C  JIT, 

1  Oh  !  for  that  tenderness  of  heart, 

That  bows  before  the  Lord ; 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word. 

2  Oh !  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears. 

Which  from  repentance  flow ; 
That  sense  of  guilt,  which,  trembling,  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow ! 

3  Saviour !  to  me,  in  pity  give, 

For  sin,  the  deep  distress; 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

4  Oh !  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 

And  strength  to  do  thy  w^ill ; 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above, 
Thyself  to  mo  reveal 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  233 

295  Confiding  in  God.  C.  M„ 

1  Since  all  the  varjdng  scenes  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
Oh !  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways? 

2  Good,  when  he  gives — supremely  good; 

Nor  les&  when  he  denies ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Ai'e  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind? 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will, 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine. 

My  God !  inscribe  my  name ; 

There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place. 

Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb ! 

296  Tliirsting  after  God.  C.  M. 

1  As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 

When  heated  in  the  chase. 
So  longs  my  soul,  0  God !  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  I  sigh  to  think  of  happier  days, 

IIVTien  thou,  0  Lord !  wast  nigh ; 
When  every  heart  was  tuned  to  praise, 

And  none  more  blessed  han  L 
20*- 


234  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  "Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 
Trust  God,  and  tliou  shalt  sing 
His  praise  again,  and  find  him  still 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

/Col  Hope  Banishing  Fear,  C,  M* 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear, 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled. 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul, 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll. 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

298  T7ie  Church's  SafeUj.  X.  M, 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints. 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints. 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 


CHRISTIAX   LIFE.  235 

2  Let  mountains  from  tlieir  seats  be  hurled, 

Down  to  the  deep  and  buried  there  * 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world ; 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

4  That  sacred  stream,  thy  holy  word. 

Our  gi'ief  allays,  our  fear  controls : 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

5  Zion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love. 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move. 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

299  Believers  One.  S,  M, 

1  Blest  be  the  tie,  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

AYe  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims,  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 


236  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often,  for  eacli  other,  flows, 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart. 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage,  by  the  way ; 
While  each,  in  expectation,  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

300  Adoption.  S,  M, 

1  Behold  !  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed. 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God. 


o 


'Tis  no  surprising  thing. 
That  we  should  be  unknown ; 

The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  237 

3  Nor  dotli  it  yet  appear, 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But,  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope,  so  much  divine, 

May  trials  well  endure ; 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

5  If,  in  my  Father's  love, 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne ; 
Our  faith  shall— "Abba,  Father!"— cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


oOl  BrotJierli/  JLove.  C.  M, 

1  How  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

When  those,  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight. 
And  so  fulfill  his  word ! 

2  Oh !  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  ej^e, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart 


238  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow ; 
Let  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action,  glow. 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven,  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


302  Farting.  7«* 

1  For  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend, 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus !  hear  our  humble  prayer ; 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain ; 
Grant  that,  if  we  live,  ere  long 
We  may  meet  in  peace  again. 

4  Then,  if  thou  thy  help  aiFord, 

Joyful  songs  to  thee  shall  rise, 

And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 

Who  regards  our  humble  cries. 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  239 

OUO  If  earing  Home.  S.  M» 

1  One  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er: 

Nearer  my  home  I  am  to-day, 

Than  e'er  I've  been  before. 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  many  mansions  be ; 
Nearer  my  Saviour's  great  white  throne, 
Nearer  the  jasper  sea ! 

3  Nearer  my  bound  of  life, 

My  laying  burdens  down, 
My  dropping  the  long-borne,  heavy  cross. 
My  wearing  the  stariy  crown. 

4  But,  b^ing  dark  between 

And  winding  through  the  night, 
Is  that  deep  stream  which  I  must  pass 
Before  I  reach  the  light. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  leave  me  not; 
Confirm  my  feeble  faith ; 
And  make  me  fearless  when  I  stand 
Upon  the  shore  of  Death. 

0U4  Singing  of  Heaven*  8.  M* 

1  Oh  sing  to  me  of  heaven, 
When  I  am  called  to  die ; 
Sing  songs  of  holy  ecstacy, 
To  waft  ray  soul  on  high. 


240  CHRISTIiiN   LIFE. 

2  When  cold  and  sluggisli  drops 
E-oll  oif  my  marble  brow, 
Break  forth  in  songs  of  joj^ulness; 
Let  heaven  begin  below. 

S  When  the  last  moments  come, 
Oh,  watch  my  dying  face. 
To  catch  the  bright  seraphic  gleam 
Which  o'er  my  features  plays. 

4  Then  to  my  raptured  ear 

Let  one  sweet  song  be  given ; 

Let  music  charm  me  last  on  earth, 

And  greet  me  first  in  heaven. 

305  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee.       6s  &  48, 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee : 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me. 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  Grod,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Daylight  all  gone. 
Darkness  be  over  me. 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 


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CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  241 

3  There  let  the  way  appear, 

Steps  up  to  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given. 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

4  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts, 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs. 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 

5  Or  if  on  joj^ul  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly. 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 


306  Closer  Walk.  68  &  48. 

1  Saviour!  I  follow  on. 
Guided  by  thee, 
Seeing  not  yet  the  hand 
That  leadeth  me ; 
21 


242  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

Hushed  be  my  heart  and  still, 
Fear  I  no  further  ill, 
Only  to  meet  thy  will 
My  will  shall  be. 

2  Saviour !  I  long  to  walk  i 

Closer  with  thee ;  j 

Led  by  thy  guiding  hand,  ? 

Ever  to  be ;  ! 

Constantly  near  thy  side. 

Quickened  and  purified, 

Living  for  hun  who  died 
Freely  for  me ! 


307  Pressing  on,  S,  M, 

1  A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come ; 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest. 

Asleep  within  the  tomb : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away ! 

2  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild,  rocky  shore ; 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more ; 


CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  243 

Then,  0  mj^  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  cahn  day, 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  awaj" ! 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 

Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way ; 
And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 

The  eternal  Sabbath  day : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  sweet  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away ! 

'Tis  but  a  little  while, 

And  he  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  irho  hyes 

That  we  with  him  may  reign : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

jMy  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away ! 


244  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

oijo  Seeking  the  Shepherd,     8s,  7s  &  48, 

1  Saviour,  like  a  Slieplierd  lead  us, 

Much  we  need  thy  tenderest  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are, 

2  We  are  thine,  do  thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way; 
Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Hear  us  when  to  thee  we  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
We  will  early  turn  to  thee, 

4  Early  will  we  seek  thy  favor. 

Early  will  we  do  thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  245 

309  Following  the  Shepherd,  C,  M. 

1  To  tliee,  my  SheiDherd,  and  my  Lord, 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise  : 
Oh  let  tlie  humblest  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise. 

2  My  life,  my  joy,  ray  hope,  I  owe 

To  thine  amazing  love  : 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

3  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies. 

With  sin  and  grief  oppressed ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears. 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

4  Lead  on,  dear  Shepherd  ! — led  by  thee, 

No  evil  shall  I  fear ; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  thy  fold  above. 
And  praise  thee  better  there. 

ol(J  Gentle  Leading.    8s  &  7s.  Doiihlem 

1  Gently,  Lord !  oh !  gently  lead  us. 
Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears ; 
Through  the  changes  thou'st  decreed  us, 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears ; 
When  temptation's  darts  assail  us. 
When  in  devious  paths  we  stray. 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  wa3^ 
21* 


246  CHEISTIAX   LIFE. 

2  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 

Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear : 
iVnd,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest. 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended. 

We  awake  among  the  blest. 


311  Tliy  Will  be  Done,  X,,  M* 

1  My  G-od !  my  Father !  while  I  stray, 
Far  from  my  home  on  life's  rough  way 
Oh  !  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done !  Thy  will  be  done ! 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not. 

But  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
Thy  will  be  done  ! 

3  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  jdeld  thee  what  was  thine : 

Thy  will  be  done ! 

4  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done ! 


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CIIRISTIAX   LIFE.  247 

5  If  but  mj^  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest, 
Thy  will  be  done  ! 


312  Tlie  Z,ord  Froviding.  5s  &  6s* 

1  Though  troubles  assail, 

And  dangers  affright ; 
Though  friends  should  all  fail, 

And  foes  all  unite  ; 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us, 

Whatever  betide ; 
The  Scripture  assures  us 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

2  We  may,  hke  the  ships. 

By  tempests  be  tossed 
On  perilous  deeps. 

But  cannot  be  lost ; 
Though  Satan  enrages 

The  wind  and  the  tide. 
The  promise  engages 

The  Lord  will  pro\dde. 

3  No  strength  of  our  own, 

Or  goodness  we  claim ; 
Yet  since  we  have  known 

The  Saviour's  great  name. 
In  this  our  strong  tower 

For  safe'cy  we  hide, 


248  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

Tlie  Lord  is  our  power, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

4  When  life  sinks  apace, 

And  death  is  in  view. 
This  word  of  his  grace 

Shall  comfort  us  through : 
No  fearing  or  doubting, 

With  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting, 

The  Lord  will  provide. 


313  God's  lufittite  Grace.  C.  M, 

1  How  rich  thy  flivors,  God  of  grace ! 

How  various  and  divine ! 
Full  as  the  ocean  they  are  poured, 
And  bright  as  heaven  they  shine. 

2  He  to  eternal  glory  calls, 

And  leads  the  wondrous  way 
To  his  own  palace  where  he  reigns 
In  uncreated  day. 

3  The  songs  of  everlasting  years 

That  mercy  shall  attend, 
Which  leads  through  sufferings  of  an  hour, 
To  joys  that  never  end. 


cnmsTiAN  LIFE.  249 

0i4  Ziooliing  Home. 

1  Ah  !  this  heart  is  void  and  chill, 

'Mid  earth's  noisy  thronging; 
For  my  Father's  mansions  still 
Earnestly  'tis  longing. 

Chorus. — Looking  home,  Looking  home, 
Toward  the  heavenly  mansions 
Jesus  hath  prepared  for  me, 
In  his  Father's  kingdom. 

2  Soon  the  glorious  day  will  dawn, 

Heavenly  pleasures  bringing ; 
Night  will  be  exchanged  for  morn, 
Sighs  give  place  to  singing. 

3  Oh  !  to  be  at  home  again, 

All  for  which  we're  sighing, 
From  all  earthly  want  and  pain 
To  be  swiftly  flying. 

4  With  this  load  of  sin  and  care, 

Then  no  longer  bending, 
But  with  waiting  angels  there 
On  our  soul  attending. 

5  Blessed  home,  oh !  blessed  home, 

All  for  which  we're  sighing. 
Soon  our  Lord  will  bid  us  come 
To  our  Fa'^her's  kingdom. 


250  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

OlO  Sweet  Zand  of  Itest, 

1  Sweet  land  of  rest !  for  thee  I  sigh, 

When  "will  the  moment  come  ? 
When  I  shall  lay  my  armor  by, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 
Chorus. — Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 

And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home,  home. 

2  No  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 

No  peaceful  sheltering  home, 
This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe. 
This  world  is  not  my  home. 

3  To  Jesus  Christ  I  sought  for  rest, 

He  bade  me  cease  to  roam, 
But  fly  for  succor  to  his  breast, 
And  he'd  conduct  me  home. 

4  When,  by  affliction  sharply  tried, 

I  view  the  gaping  tomb. 
Although  I  dread  death's  chilling  tide, 
Yet  still  I  sigh  for  home. 

6  Weary  of  wandering  round  and  round, 
This  vale  of  sin  and  gloom, 
I  long  to  leave  the  unhallowed  ground. 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 

316  Tlie  BHght  Crown.  C.  M, 

1  Ye  valiant  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
Ye  happy,  praying  band ; 


CHRISTIAX   LIFE.  251 

Thougli  in  this  world  you  suifer  loss, 
You'll  reach  fair  Canaan's  land. 

CJiorus. — Let  us  never  mind  the  scoffs  nor  the 
frowns  of  the  world, 
For  we  all  have  the  cross  to  bear ; 
It   will  only  make  the  crown    the 
brighter  to  shine, 
When  we  have  the  crown  to  wear. 

2  All  earthly  pleasures  we'll  forsake. 

When  heaven  appears  in  view, 

In  Jesus'  strength  we'll  undertake 

To  fight  our  passage  through. 

3  Oh  what  a  glorious  shout  there'll  be, 

When  we  arrive  at  home, 
Our  friends  and  Jesus  we  shall  see, 
And  God  shall  say,  "Well  done." 


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317  Tlie  Starry  Crown.  C.  HI, 

1  I  STAND  on  Zion's  mount, 

And  view  my  starry  crown  ; 
No  power  on  earth  my  hope  can  shake, 
Nor  hell  can  thrust  me  down. 

2  The  lofty  hills  and  towers. 

That  lift  their  heads  on  high, 
Shall  all  be  leveled  low  in  dust, 
Their  very  names  shall  die. 


252  CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

3  The  vaulted  heavens  shall  fall, 
Built  by  Jehovah's  hands ; 
But  firmer  than  the  heavens,  the  Rock 
Of  my  salvation  stands. 

oio  Hoine,  lis, 

1  'Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 

plaints, 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with 

saints ; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room, 
And  feel,  in  the  presence  of  Jesus,  at  home. 
Choirs. — Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home; 

Prepare  me,  dear  Saviour,  for  glory, 
my  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of 

peace ! 

And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  can- 
not cease, 

Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I 
roam, 

I  long  to  behold  thee  in  glory,  at  home. 
S  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free. 

Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with 
thee; 

Though  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may 
foam, 

All,  all  will  be  peace,  when  I'm  with  thee  at 
home. 


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CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  253 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 
Oh  give  me  submission,  and  strength  as  my 

day ; 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whate'er  thou  deniest,  oh  give  me  thy  grace, 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  thy 

face ; 
Endue   me  with    patience  to  wait  at    thy 

throne, 
And  find,  even  now,  a  sweet  foretaste  of 

home. 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine ; 
No  more,  as  an  exile,  in  sorrow  to  pine ; 
And,  in  thy  dear  image,  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee,   at 

home. 

319  TJie  SmiVs  Home.  lis, 

1  0  v^HERE  can  the  soul  find  relief  from  its 
foes? 

A  shelter  of  safety,  a  home  of  repose? 

Can  earth's  highest  summit,  or  deepest  hid 
|L  vale, 

H         Give  a  refuge,  nor  sorrow  nor  sin  can  assail? 
B  No,  no!  there's  no  home! 

B        There's  no  home  on  earth — the  soul  has  no 
B  home. 

B  22 


254  PRAYER.  ' 

2  Shall  it  leave  the  low  earth,  and  soar  to  the 

sky, 
And  seek  for  a  home  in  the  mansions  on 

high? 
In  the  bright  realms  of  bliss  will  a  dwelling 

be  given, 
And  the  soul  find  a  home  in  the  glory  of 

heaven? 
Yes,  yes!  there's  a  home  I 
There's  a  home  in  high  heaven — the  soul  has 

a  home. 


PEAYEE. 
320  Prayer,  C.  ST, 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Unuttered  or  expressed : 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye. 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  rcacli 
The  majesty  on  high. 


PRAYER.  255 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways ; 
While  angels,  in  their  songs,  rejoice, 
And  cry, — "Behold  he  prays!" 

6  0  thou !  by  whom  we  come  to  Grod, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod : 
Lord !  teach  us  how  to  pray. 


oZL  Tray ev  for  Sincerity,  C.  M, 

1  Lord!  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne, 

And  our  confessions  pour. 
Oh !  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hale  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see ; 

True  penitence  impart; 
And  let  a  healing  ray,  from  thee, 
Beam  hope  on  every  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

Oh!  let  our  wills  resign: 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  bhare, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 


256  PRAYER. 

4  Let  faith  eacli  meek  petition  fill, 
And  waft  it  to  the  skies; 
And  teach  our  hearts — 'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

oZZ  Prevalent  JPrai/er.  S»  W. 

1  Behold  the  throne  of  grace ! 

The  promise  calls  ns  near; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  The  rich  atoning  blood, 

Which  sprinkled  round  we  see, 
Provides,  for  those  who  come  to  God, 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  Thine  image.  Lord !  bestow,  - 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love ; 

We  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 

4  Teach  us  to  live  by  faith, 

Conform  our  will  to  thine ; 
Let  us  victorious  be  in  death, 
And,  then,  in  glory  shine. 

5  If -thou  these  blessings  give. 

And  wilt  our  portion  be. 
All  v/oildly  joys  we'll  cheerful  leave, 
And  find  our  heaven  in  thoe. 


II 


PRAYER.  25T 

323  Jniportutiate  Prayer,  S.  JiT* 

1  Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  sahit, 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 

We  never  plead  in  vain ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry ; 
Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

4  Then  let  us  earnest  cry. 

And  never  faint  in  prayer; 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and,  from  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

oZ4c  Hdbittial  Devotion,  C.   Mi 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled, 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 
22^ 


258  PRAYER. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  liow  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee, 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  mj  favored  hour 

Thy  love  my  breast  shall  fill ; 
Kesigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 


325  ^'^f  Mercy -Seat,  X.  Mm 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelHng  tide  of  woes. 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads; 
A  place  than  all  beside  more  sweet, 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat 


PRAYER.  "259 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mcrcj^-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  becloud  no  more, 

\nd  heaven  comes  down,  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

326  Fvaijer  for  TJianJcfnlness,  CM, 

1  Father!  whate'er  of  earthly  bhss, 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted,  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise : 

2  "Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  "Let  the  sweet  hope,  that  I  am  thine. 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine 
And  crown  my  journey's  end, 

327  Trayer  for  Best.  7s. 

1  Come,  my  soul !  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  bves  to  answer  prayer; 


260  PRAYER. 

He  liimself  lias  bid  thee  pi  ay; 
Kise,  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  T  begin ; 
Lord  !  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  m}-  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There,  thy  sovereign  right  maintain, 
And,  without  a  rival,  reign. 

4  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer, 

Be  ni}^  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend ; 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

5  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do. 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

oZo  JPrayer  for  Jilessing.  7s* 

1  Lord  !  we  come  before  thee  now ; 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 

Oh  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord  !  in  vain? 

2  Lord !  on  thee  our  souls  depend, 
Li  compassion,  now  descend ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 


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PRAYER.  261 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay , 
Lord  !  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing-  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message,  from  thy  word, 
'J'hat  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those,  who  are  cast  down,  Hft  up, 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

6  Grant,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee,  a  Grod  supremely  kind : 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free. 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 


329  Prayer  to  Christ.  7». 

1  Light  of  life ! — seraphic  Fire ! 

Love  divine ! — thj^self  impart ; 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire  ; 
Shine  in  every  drooping  heart. 

2  Every  mourning  sinner  cheer ; 

Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom  : 

Saviour — Son  of  God  !  appear ; 

T^  thy  living  temples  come. 


262  PRAYER. 

3  Come,  in  this  accepted  hour, 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in ; 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power, 
Rooting  out  the  love  of  sin. 

4  Nothing  more  can  we  require, 

We  will  covet  nothing  less ; 
Be  thou  all  our  heart's  desire. 
All  our  joy  and  all  our  peace. 


330 


Siveet  Sour  of  Trayer. 


SvfEET  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  houi  of  prayer  I 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne, 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known : 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief. 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief; 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare 
By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer, 

Sweet  hour  of  praj^er !  sweet  hour  of  prayer  I 
Thy  wungs  shall  my  petition  bear. 
To  him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness, 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless ; 
And  since  he  bids  me  seek  his  face. 
Believe  his  word,  and  trust  his  grace, 
I'll  cast  on  him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


PRAYER.  263 

3  Sweet  Lour  of  praj^er !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 
Ma}^  I  thy  consolation  share  ; 
Till  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height, 
1  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight : 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize ; 
And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  air, 
Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  horn-  of  prayer. 


331  Thy  Will  he  Done.  i.  Jlf. 

1  0  LOYE  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 
Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 
On  thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care, 
We  smile  at  pain  when  thou  art  near ! 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 
And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  pain  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread. 
Our  hearts  stiU  whispering,  thou  art  near! 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 
And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear. 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf 
Shall  softly  tell  us,  thou  art  near  I 


264  REVIVAL. 


EEVIVAL. 

OOii  Source  of  Jtevival,  Ii.  M^ 

1  0  Sun  of  righteousness !  arise, 
With  gentle  beams  on  Zion  shine  ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  ej'^es, 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend, 

Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  showers ; 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend. 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 


333  Year  of  JuUlee.  H.  M, 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet !  blow. 

The  gladly  solemn  sound ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood. 

Through  all  the  world,  proclaim ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

o  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell ! 
Your  liberty  receive ; 


PvE  VITAL  265 

And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
The  3'ear  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Pieturn,  je  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  : 
Ye  happ3'  souls  !  draw  near. 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  j^ear  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

5  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made  : 
Ye  weary  spirits !  rest, 

Ye  mourning  souls  be  glad : 
Tlie  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Pteturn,  j'e  ransomed  sinners !  home. 


334  Keed  of  lievival.  S.  3f, 

1  0  Lord  !  thy  work  revive 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour ; 

And  let  our  dying  graces  live, 

By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Oh  !  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer ; 
Their  solemn  vows  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  j&lial  fear. 


266  KEVIVAL. 

3  Thy  Spirit  tlicn  will  speak, 

Througli  lips  of  humble  clay, 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear, 

Now  listen  to  our  cry ; 
Oh  !  come,  and  bring  salvation  near 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 


3o  ^ 
OO  Fraijer  for  Mevival.  S,  M» 

1  Oh  for  the  happy  liour 

When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 
And  send,  with  a  reviving  power, 
His  Spirit  from  on  high. 

2  Our  prayers  are  faint  and  dull. 

And  languid  all  our  songs ; 
Where  once  with  joy  our  hearts  were  full, 
And  rapture  tuned  our  tongues. 

3  Thou,  thou  alone  canst  give 

Thy  gospel  sure  success ; 
Canst  bid  the  dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

4  Come,  then,  with  power  divine, 

Spirit  of  life  and  love; 
Then  shall  our  people  all  be  thine. 
Our  church  like  that  above. 


REVIVAL.  267 

336  JEff-ict  of  Hevival.         Hs,  7s  S:  4s, 

1  See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain, 

Streams  of  living  water  flow ! 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain, 
That  supphes  the  plains  below: 

They  are  blessed. 
Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Making  all  around  look  gay : 

0  ye  nations ! 
Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure. 

All-enriching  as  it  goes ; 
Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure. 
Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose : 

Every  object 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 

4  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around; 
Those  who  eat  are  saved  from  mourning, 
Pleasure  comes,  and  hopes  abound; 

Fair  their  portion ! 
Eudlcsh  life,  with  glory  crowned. 


268  REVIVAL. 

OOi  JReJoicing  in  Jtevival.  S,  Mf. 

1  0  ZiON !  tune  thy  voice, 

And  raise  tliy  hands  on  high ; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 

And  boast  salvation  nigh ; 
Cheerful  in  God,  I     While  rays  divine 

Arise  and  shine,  |     Stream  all  abroad. 

2  He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade ; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 

He  pours  around  thy  head ; 
The  nations  round  With  lustre  new. 

Thy  form  shall  view,  Divinely  crowned. 

3  In  honor  to  his  name. 

Reflect  that  sacred  light; 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim, 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright; 
Pursue  his  praise,  I     In  worlds  above, 

Till  sovereign  love,        |     The  glory  raise. 


OOO  Heglnning  of  Jtevival.  7*« 

1  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 
Little  as  the  human  hand? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies. 
Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land. 


REVIVAL.  269 

2  Lo,  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 
All  the  blessings  of 'his  love. 

3  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  the  day; 

Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 

Now  it  wins  its  widening  v»^ay. 

4  More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows, 
Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

5  Sons  of  God !  your  Saviour  praise ; 

He  the  door  hath  opened  wide ; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace ; 
Jesus'  word  is  glorified. 


OOU  Tlie  Vision  of  Dry  Bones.  X.  M^ 

1  Look  down,  0  Lord  !  with  pitying  eye, 
See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie  ; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  dead  awake  and  live  ? 
And  can  these  perished  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God  !  to  thee  is  known  ; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thine  own. 

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270  REVIVAL. 

3  Thj'  ministers  are  sent  in  vain, 
To  prophesy  upon  tlie  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death; 
Diy  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice. 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 
6  So,  when  the  trumpet's  awful  sound 

Shall  shake  the  heavens,  and  rend  the  ground, 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

340  Jtevival  SoiigJit.  8s,  7s  &  4s* 

1  Saviour  !  visit  thy  plantation ; 

Grant  us.  Lord !  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
Unless  thou  return  again. 
Chorus. — Lord  revive  us,  Lord  revive  us. 

All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  pknt  should  droop  and  die. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Mak2  us  prevalent  in  prayers ; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  enticing  snares. 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  271 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

oil  Declension  Lamented,  8s  £  7s, 

1  Once,  0  Lord,  thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  looked  gay  and  gi-een  ; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  ! 

2  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  : 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed. 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 

3  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below  ; 

Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted. 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

4  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither  ; 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ; 
Oh  !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

SPEEAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

O^'Z  Till/  Kingdom  Come,  i.  M, 

I  Jesus  !  we  bow  before  thy  throne. 
We  li  I  our  eyes  to  seek  thy  face ; 


272  SPREAD    OF   THE    GvVSPEL. 

To  bleeding  hearts  tli}-  love  make  known, 
On  contrite  souls  bestow  th}'  grace. 

2  See,  spread  beneath  thy  gracious  eye, 

A  world  o'erwhelmed  in  guilt  and  tears, 
Where  deathless  souls  in  ruin  he, 

And  no  kind  voice  dispels  their  fears  ! 

3  Lord  !  arm  thy  truth  with  power  divine, 

Its  conquests  spread  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  sun  and  stars  forget  to  shine, 
And  earth  and  skies  shall  be  no  more. 

4  Oh  !  rise,  ye  ransomed  captives !  rise. 

Peal  the  loud  anthem  here  below ; 
Let  earth  reflect  it  to  the  skies, 

And  heaven  with  new-born  rapture  glow. 

0  ttJ  Prayer  for  Zio)i.  i.  JT* 

1  IjJDULGEXT  Sovereign  of  the  skies! 

And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear? 
While  feeble  mortals  raise  their  cries. 
Wilt  thou,  the  great  Jehovah,  hear? 

2  How  shall  thy  servants  give  thee  rest, 

Till  Zion's  mouldering  walls  thou  raise? 
Till  thine  own  power  shall  stand  confessed, 
And  make  Jerusalem  a  praise? 

3  Look  down,  0  God!  w^ith  pitying  eye, 

And  view  the  desolations  round; 
See  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie. 
What  scenes  of  woe  and  crime  abound  I 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  273 

4  Loud  let  tlic  gospel  trumpet  blow, 
And  call  the  nations  from  afar ; 
Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know, 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 

o44  Prayer  for  Gospel  Success,  S.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  our  God !  arise, 

The  cause  of  truth  maintain ; 
And,  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world, 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  life !  arise. 

Nor  let  thy  glory  cease : 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost!  arise, 

Expand  thy  quickening  wing, 
And,  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world, 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  All  on  the  earth !  arise. 

To  God,  the  Saviour,  sing; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

345  Prayer  for  Inebriates,  C,   IT* 

1  Life  from  the  dead.  Almighty  God, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give ; 
To  lift  the  poor  inebriate  up. 
And  bid  the  helpless  live. 


274  SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL 

2  Life  from  the  dead !     For  those  wo  plead 

Fast  bound  in  passion's  chain, 
That,  from  their  iron  fetters  freed, 
They  wake  to  hfe  again. 

3  Life  from  the  dead !     Quickened  by  thee, 

Be  all  their  powers  inclined 

To  temperance,  truth,  and  piety, 

And  pleasures  pure,  refined. 

4  And  may  they  by  thy  help  abide, 

The  tempter's  power  withstand, 
By  grace  restored  and  purified, 
111  Christ  accepted  stand. 


o4u  Prayer  for  Gospel  TrinmjiJi.  X.   ]II» 

1  Arm  of  the  Lord !  awake,  awake, 
Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake, 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah — God  alone!" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound. 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Almighty  G  od !  thy  grace  proclaim, 
Li  every  land  of  every  name ; 

Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come; 

Oh !  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home. 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  275 

4  x\rm  of  the  Lord !  awake,  awake ! 
Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake; 
Let  ho.^tile  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord  of  all. 


o4/  Time  to  Favor  Zlon, 

1  Sovereign  of  worlds !  display  thy  power, 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favored  hour; 

Bid  the  bright  morning-star  arise, 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies, 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns, 
On  Afric's  shore,  on  Lidia's  plains; 
Far  let  the  goi-pel's  sound  be  known, 
And  claim  the  nations  for  thine  own. 

3  Speak, — and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice, 
Speak, — and  the  desert  shall  rejoice: 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night; 

Bid  every  nation  hail  the  light. 


348  JPraijer  for  tlie  World.    8s,  7s  &  43, 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness. 
Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray, 
Sun  of  righteousness!  arising. 
Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day; 

Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 


276  SPREAD    OF   THE   GOSPEL. 

2  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord!  the  glorious  Hght; 
And,  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ! 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions. 
Multiply,  and  still  increase : 

Sway  thy  sceptre. 
Saviour !  all  the  world  around. 

34t/  Frayer  for  the  Heathen.    8s,  7s  &  4s, 

1  O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 

Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze ; 
See  the  kindreds  of  the  people, 
Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze: 

Darkness  brooding 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth ! 

2  Light  of  them  who  sit  in  error ! 

Rise  and  shine — thy  blessings  bring ; 
Light — to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles ! 
Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing: 

To  thy  brightness. 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come. 

3  Let  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol  gods  of  wood  and  stone, 


SPREAD    OF   IIIE    GOSPEL.  2T7 

Come,  and  worshiping  before  him, 
Serve  the  hving  God  alone ; 

Let  thj^  glory 
Fill  the  earth,  as  floods  the  sea. 
4  Thou !  to  whom  all  power  is  given. 
Speak  the  word ;  at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  heralds, 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land : 

Lord !  be  with  them, 
Always  till  time's  latest  end. 

350  Tlie  World's  Conversion.  i.  M» 

1  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God ! 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace. 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joj^ful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light, 

Confusion — order,  in  thy  path ; 
Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  0  Spirit  of  the  Lord !  prepare 

A  sinful  world  their  God  to  meet : 

Breathe  thou  abroad,  like  morning-air, 

Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

24 


278  SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL. 

5  Baptize  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 
Tlie  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  kindred  call  him — Lord, 

Sol  ChrisVs  Coming  Heign,  Jj.  31, 

1  Ascend  thy  tlirone,  almighty  King ! 

And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad  ; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face ; 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  Oh  !  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adored. 

OO/W  Messiah's  Jitile.  7s,  JDoubl0» 

1  Hasten,  Lord !  the  glorious  time, 

When,  beneath  IMessiah's  sway ; 
Every  nation,  every  clime. 
Shall  the  gospel-call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 
B(mnd  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  279 

S.  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 
..,  Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 
llighteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 
9  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord ; 
Kver  praise  his  glorious  name ; 
AJ.  his  mightj^  acts  record. 
All  his  wondrcus  love  proclaim. 

000  J^itfyer  for  all  Zands.  S:>  M» 

1  0  God  of  eo  re  reign  grace ! 

"We  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
And  plead  for  all  the  human  race, 
The  merits  of  thj  feon. 

2  Spread  through  the-  earth.  0  Lorvi' 

The  knowledge  of  thy  V!^ays ; 

And  let  all  lands,  with  jov.  record 

The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

354  Frayer  for  Christ's  Trnimph,  i-.    91, 

1  Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 
Through  all  the  milhons  of  the  skies. 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's! 

2  Let  thrones  and  powers  and  kingdoms  bc 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  thee  ! 

And,  over  land  and  stream  and  main, 
Wave  thou  the  sceptre  of  thy  reign ! 


280  SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL. 

3  Oh,  let  that  glorious  anthem  swell, 
Let  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains. 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns ! 


355  CJirtst's  Mhigdonu  Z.  M, 

1  Jesus  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest ; 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again. 
And  .arth  rej-)eat  the  loud  Amen. 


SPEEAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  281 

OOb  Universal  Praise.  T,.  M, 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  evcr}^  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord ! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


00/  CJirist's  beneficent  Iteiffn,        7s  &  6s, 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgiession, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy. 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  waak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
"Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 
24* 


282  SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL. 

3  He  shall  come  down,  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love,  and  J03',  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever ; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 


oOo  Frayer  for  Israel,  IL.  M, 

1  Arise,  great  God !  and  let  thy  grace 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Israel's  race ; 
Restore  the  long-lost,  scattered  band, 
Eecall  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  misery  let  thy  mercy  heal ; 
Their  trespass  hide,  their  pardon  seal ; 
0  God  of  Israel !  hear  our  prayer, 
And  grant  them  still  thy  love  to  share. 


SPEEAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  283 

Thj^  quickening  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart; 
While  Israel's  rescued  tribes,  in  thee, 
Their  bliss  and  full  salvation  see. 


359 


3rorning-light  Hreahingm         7s  &  6*. 

1  The  morning  light  is  breaking, 

The  darkness  disappears ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears : 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean, 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love. 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing. 

The  gospel-call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thine  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 
Nor  in  tl  y  richness  stay ; 


284  SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL. 

Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 
Triumphant  reach  their  home ; 

Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 
Proclaim,  "The  Lord  is  come!" 

360  •    Christ's  Final  Victory,  7s  &  Os, 

1  "When  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

Flow  joyfully  along? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  him,  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 

In  righteousness  to  reign. 

2  Then,  from  the  craggy  mountains, 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  sweUing 

In  one  eternal  sound. 

361  Captivity  Ending.        8s,  7s  &  48, 

1  On  the  mountain  tops  appearing, 
Lo !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands : 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  285 

Mourning  captive ! 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful, 

All  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  ? 

Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 

By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning : 
Zion  still  is  well-beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee, 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee, 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end : 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  quickly  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
God,  thy  Saviour,  shall  defend  thee, 
Peace  and  joy  are  come  at  last  '• 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

302  The  JLatter  Daij,  8s,  7s  &  4^ 

1  Look,  ye  saints !  the  day  is  breaking ; 
Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand ; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
By  his  word  in  every  land ; 

Day  advances, 
Darkness  flies,  at  his  command. 


286  SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL. 

2  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood, 
God,  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 
Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad : 

Every  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 

3  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious ! 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  power ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious. 

Through  the  world  for  evermore ; 

Then  shall  idols 
Perish,  while  thy  saints  adore. 

oho  -^  Brighter  Day. 

1  "Lift  your  heads"  with  faith  ;  the  morrow 

Dawneth  brighter  than  to-day ; 
Angel  hands  will  lift  the  shadows. 
Chase  the  gathering  gloom  away. 
Choi'us. — "Lift  your  heads,"  the  day  is  break- 
ing, 
Soon  the  morning  will  appear ; 
See  the  earth  from  slumber  waking, 
"Lift  your  heads,"  the  day  draws 
near. 

2  Ai't  thou  lonely,  sad,  and  weary. 

Watching  through  the  silent  night? 
Dry  thy  tears,  the  orient  glistens 
Like  a  thread  of  silver  light. 


SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL.  287 

3  Does  the  night  seem  long  and  weary, 

Dani,ers  threatening  'long  the  way? 
Joy  will  soon  return  to  bless  thee, 
Soon  will  dawn  a  brighter  day. 

4  What,  though  wars  and  earth's  commotions 

Try  your  faith,  and  cause  dismay  ; 
God,  your  Father,  rules  the  nations, 
He  will  send  a  brighter  da}^ 

5  Let  the  heart  be  cheered  with  gladness, 

Though  the  sun  is  veiled  from  sight; 
See,  the  stars  are  brightly  beaming 
Through  the  shadows  of  the  night. 
Cliorus. — Look!  e'en  now  the  morn  is  break- 
ing, 
See  the  shadows  flee  away ; 
See !  the  earth  from  slumber  waking, 
' '  Lift  your  heads ! ' '  behold  the  day ! 


Ou4:  Missionary  Ht/nin,  7s  &  tfa, 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


288  SPREAD    OF   THE   GOSPEL. 

2  What,  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile? 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  Grod  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation !  0  Salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim. 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft — ^waft,  ye  winds !  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters !  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Bedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

365  Christian  JSjfort,  H,  Jtf, 

1  BiSE,  gracious  God !  and  shine 
In  all  thy  saving  might ; 


SPREAD    OP   THE    GOSPEL.  289 

And  prosper  each  design, 

To  spread  thy  glorious  light , 
Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow, 
That  all  the  earth  thy  truth  may  know. 

2  Put  forth  thy  glorious  power ! 

The  nations  then  will  see, 
And  earth  present  her  store, 

In  converts  born  of  thee  ; 
God,  our  own  God,  his  church  will  bless, 
And  earth  shall  yield  her  full  increase. 

366  Waiting  for  Christ.  L.  M, 

1  Jesus  !  thy  church  with  longing  eyes 

For  thine  expected  coming  waits : 

When  will  the  promised  Hght  arise, 

And  glory  beam  on  Zion's  gates? 

2  E'en  now,  when  tempests  round  us  fall, 

And  wintry  clouds  o'ercast  the  sky, 
Thy  words  with  pleasure  we  recall, 
And  deem  that  our  redemption's  nigh. 

3  Oh !  come  and  reign  o'er  every  land ; 

Let  Satan  from  his  throne  be  hurled. 
All  nations  bow  to  thy  command. 
And  grace  revive  a  dying  world. 

4  Teach  us,  in  watchfulness  and  prayer 

To  wait  for  thine  appointed  hour ; 
And  fit  us,  by  thy  grace,  to  share 

The  triumphs  of  thy  conquering  power, 
25 


290  SPREAD   OP   THE   GOSPEL. 

•jOT  Tlie  Gospel  Banner.  7s  &  6a, 

1  Now  be  the  gospel  banner, 

In  every  land,  unfurled ; 
And  be  the  shout, — "  Hosannal" 

Re-echoed  through  the  world. 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  "What,  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
His  arm,  throughout  their  regions, 

Shall  soon  re.iplendent  shine  : 
Ride  on,  0  Lord !  victorious, 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, 

Thy  empire  still  increase. 

3  Yes, — ^thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

0  Jesus,  King  of  kings ! 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor. 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings : 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting. 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 


SrREAD    OF    THE    GCSPEL.  291 

368  Gospel  Zahors.  C,  M, 

1  Great  God !  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  thine  ; 
And  in  thy  works,  from  nature's  birth, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord  !  thy  greater  love  hath  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  our  race ; 
Unveiling  thy  divine  intent 
Of  rich  redeeming  grace. 

3  Soon  may  these  gracious  tidings  roll 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  Then,  to  her  sable  sons  conveyed, 

Shall  Afric  learn  thy  word, 
And  vassals,  long  enslaved,  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord. 

6  When  shall  the  scattered  wanderers  meet, 
That  now  in  darkness  rove, 
And,  gathered  round  Immanuel's  feet, 
Sing  of  his  saving  love  ? 

6  O  Lord !  each  faithful  effort  own, 
To  spread  the  gospel  rays ; 
And  rear,  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
The  temp]  ;s  of  thy  praise. 


292  SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL. 

369  CJiarities.  C  M, 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord !  how  ricli  thy  grace ! 

Thy  bounties — how  complete  ! 
How  shall  we  count  the  wondrous  sum, 
Or  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light. 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
Since  all  the  world  is  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  children  of  thy  grace, 
Whose  humble  names  thou  wilt  confess, 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  may'st  thou  be  clothed  and  fed, 

Be  visited  and  cheered ; 
And,  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
The  Saviour's  voice  be  heai-d. 

5  Whate'er  our  willing  hands  can  give, 

Lord !  at  thy  feet  we  lay ; 
Grace  will  the  humble  gift  receive, 
And  grace  at  length  repay. 

o7U  Morning  Star.  7s»    Double* 

1  WATCHiLlN  !  tell  US  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are  ? 
Traveler  !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height! 
See  that  glory-beaming  star : 


SPREAD    OF   THE    GOSPEL  293 

Watchman !  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  hope  or  jo}^  foretell? 

Traveler!  yes  ;  it  brings  the  da};, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night ; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends ; 
Traveler !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends: 
Watchman  !  will  its  beams  alone 

Grild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveler !  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn ; 
Traveler !  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn : 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  : 
Traveler  !  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 

oil.  Love  to  the  CJiurcJi.  S*  M, 

1  I  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord  ! 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  0  God ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
2b  ^ 


294  SPREAD    OF   THE    JOSPEL. 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  tliine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  carea  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy, 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

372  Tlie  ChiircJi's  Glory.  8s  &  7*; 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 

To  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove ! 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  295 

Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  his  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 

Grace,  which,  hke  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Round  each  habitation,  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear. 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near  ! 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 


373  Zion's  God.  8s,  7s  &  4s, 

1  ZiON  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 

Zion,  kept  by  power  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine : 

Happy  Zion ; 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine. 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove. 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish. 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove ; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 


296  ORDINANCES. 

3  In  the  furuace  God  mny  prove  tliee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  fortli  more  bright; 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight: 

Grod  is  with  thee  : 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 


OEDINANCES. 

0  /'r  Consecrating  Children.  C  iM". 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all  engaging  charms  ! 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms ! 

2  "Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these. 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. ' ' 

3  Wc  bring  them.  Lord  !  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 

Thipe  let  our  offspring  be.  } 

4  Ye  little  flock  !  with  pleasure  hear,  \ 

Ye  children  seek  his  face  ;  \ 

And  fly,  with  transports,  to  receive  \ 

The  blessings  cif  his  grace.  j 


ORDINANCES.  297 

5  If  orphans  they  arc  left  behind, 
Tin'  guardian  care  we  trust ; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


373  The  Gospel  Feast.  C.  M, 

1  How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  in  praise  and  song, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries  with  thankful  tongue, 
' '  Lord  !  why  was  I  a  guest  ? 

3  "Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room, 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  ?' ' 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetl}^  forced  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste. 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God  ! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 


298  ORDINANCES. 

6  "VVe  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 
That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

0  /  0  Self-consecration*  Ii>  Jif, 

1  Now  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  ways  will  1  depart, 
AVhose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  Oh  !  be  his  service  all  my  joy ! 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control. 
And,  in  his  kind  commands,  rejoice. 

4  Oh !  may  I  never  fliint  nor  tire. 

Nor  wandering  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God  !  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

i  i  Self- Dedication.  X.  IB 

1  Loud  !  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine. 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine ; 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  :  dght  in  me. 


ORDmANCES.  299 

2  Giant  me,  in  mercy,  now  a  place, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

'Ji  Thee,  my  new  master,  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all ; 
Lord  !  let  me  live  and  die  to  thee, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity. 

0  <  O  Covenant-sealing.  X.  M* 

1  Oh  !  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
Cliorus. — Happy  day,  happy  day. 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away; 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and 
pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day. 

2  Oh !  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 

Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  the  house, 

While  to  his  altar  now  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done — the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  n\y  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on. 
Rejoiced  to  own  the  call  divine. 


300  ORDINANCES. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long- divided  heart ! 

Fixed  on  this  bhssful  centre,  rest ; 
Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 
Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 

5  High  heaven,  that  hears  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till,  in  hfe's  latest  hour,  I  bow. 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


OifJ  CJirist's  JPresence  Desired.  X.  JIT* 

1  Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world !  be  gone, 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 

Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see ; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord !  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire ; 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus !  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Saviour  !  what  delicious  fare, 
How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Kedeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all-divine ! 
In  thee  thy  Father^  s  glories  shine : 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 
That  eyes  have  seer,  or  angels  known  1 


OKDINAXCES.  301 

Ooyj  Institution  of  tJie  Supper.  !,»  M, 

1  'TwAS  on  that  dark  and  doleful  niglit, 

When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose, 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes : 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake: 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  "This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  :" 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed  the  wine  \ 
"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  "Do  this,"  he  cried,  "  till  time  shall  end^ 
In  memory  of  your  djang  friend ; 

Meet,  at  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

5  Jesus !  thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  i}\y  name 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb. 

Ool  Iteceiirinff  Ketv  Members,  X.  ilf* 

1  Kindred  in  Christ !  for  his  dear  sake, 
A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys,  which  only  he  can  give. 


302  ORDIXANCES. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  caro,  we  meet. 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 
AVho  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns,  for  us. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said. 

And  suffered  for  us,  here  below ; 

The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread, 

And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 
We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day. 
When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


Oo4i  Jietnetnhering  Christ,  C»  JH* 

1  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility. 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord ! 
I  will  remember  thee, 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

I^Iy  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 


ORDIXAXCES.  303 

3  Getliscmane  can  I  forget  ? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 

Ihine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice ! 
I  must  remember  thee  : 

5  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me ! 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
"Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb. 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  in  thy  kingdom,  thou  shalt  come, 
Jesus  !  remember  me. 


OOO  ChrisVs  Love.  C.  M, 

1  How  condescending  and  how  kind, 

Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  He  sank  beneath  our  heavy  woes. 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne ; 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 


304  SABBATH. 

3  This  was  compassion,  like  a  Grod. 

That,  when  the  Saviour  knew, 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

4  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high 

His  love  is  still  as  great ; 

"Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

5  Here,  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 


SABBATH. 

OCt  Sabbat Ji  Welcomed,  S,  3f» 

1  Welco]\ie  !  delightful  morn, 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest ! 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord  !  make  these  moments  blest ; 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toys, 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys, 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend. 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord  !  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickening  word, 
And  Irarn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 


SABBATH.  305 

?  Descend,  celestial  Dove  ! 

With  all  thj^  quickening  powers; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  the  sacred  hours ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  bestowed  in  vain. 

000  Zord's  I>ny-Morning.  C.  M* 

1  Lord  !  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mhie  eye : 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints. 
Presenting,  at  his  Father's  throne, 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thy  ho\y  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  Oh !  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet, 

In  ways  of  righteousness ; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 
26* 


306  SABBATH. 

Oob  Sahhath  in  the  Sanctuary.     7s.   6  lines, 

1  Safely,  through  another  week, 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace. 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest,  this  day,  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near : 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord !  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  ^'oin  the  church  above. 


SABBATH.  307 

387  ^«2/  of  liest.  7s. 

1  Welcome  !  sacred  day  of  rest ! 

Sweet  repose  from  worldly  care ; 
Day,  above  all  days  the  best, 

When  our  souls  for  heaven  prepare ; 
Day  when  our  Redeemer  rose, 

Victor  o'er  the  hosts  of  hell; 
Thus  he  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 

Let  our  lips  his  glory  tell. 

2  Gracious  Lord !  we  love  this  day. 

When  we  hear  thy  holy  word, 
"When  we  sing  thy  praise,  and  pray; 

Earth  can  no  such  joys  afford : 
But  a  better  rest  remains. 

Heavenly  Sabbaths,  happier  days, 
Rest  from  sin,  and  rest  from  pains, 

Endless  joys,  and  endless  praise. 

388  Sahhath  WorJc.  X.  aC 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God !  my  King ! 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing; 
To  show  thj'  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest. 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast; 
Oh !  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  oi  solemn  sound. 


308  SABBATH. 

3  Mj  liean  shall  triumph  in  my  Lonl, 
And  bless  his  works,  ani  bless  his  word; 
Thy  works  of  grace, — how  bright  they  shiael 
How  deep  thy  counsels !  how  divine  1 

4  Lord !  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  graca  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ, 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


389    The  Bnrthly  and  11eavenl}j  Snbhnth,  X. 

1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord !  we  love, 
But  there's  a  no\ver  rest  above; 

To  that  our  lo  ging  sou's  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  death  shall  ie:'ch  the  place; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs. 
That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foe^, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  hii>h,  eternal  noon. 


SABBATH.  309 

4  Soon  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Bej-ond  this  world  of  death  and  sin ; 
Soon  shall  our  voices  join  the  song, 
Of  the  triumphant,  holy  throng. 

390  Sabbath,  Vledfje  of  Best.  X.  M. 

1  Another  six  daj^s'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul !  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blessed. 

2  Oh!  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise. 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw,  from  heaven,  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
"Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end! 

391  Tlie  Lord's  Day.  G  iM. 

1  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
He  calls  the  hours  his  own: 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 


310  SABBATH. 

2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King. 

To  David's  holy  Son: 
Help  us,  0  Lord !  descend,  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna,  in  tlie  highest  strains, 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 


OuZ  Sahhath,  Foretaste  of  Ileaven,  8.  M, 

1  Welcome  !  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ! 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 


SABBATH.  311 

3  One  clay,  aniidst  tlie  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay, 

In  such  a  frame  as  this. 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

393  Sabbath  Worship.         8s,  7s  &  4a, 

1  In  thj'  name,  0  Lord!  assembling, 

We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near: 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear; 

Hear  with  meekness. 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened. 

May  we  give  them.  Lord,  to  thee; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be ; 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore ; 
Tasting  of  enjoj-ment  greater 
Than  they  could  conceive  before; 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  and  pure,  forevermore. 


312  SABBATH. 

Ot/i  Lord's  Day  Evening.  C,  M. 

1  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns, 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns! 
How  languid  are  its  flames. 

2  Accept  our  fjiint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord !  forgive ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  0  Lord !  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end: 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  luster  shine, 
Before  the  throne  of  Grod  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine : 

5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

Shall  all  our  powers  employ ; 
Delighted  range  the  ethereal  plains, 
And  share  immortal  joy. 

OoO  Close  of  Evening  Service.  78» 

1  For  the  mercies  of  the  day, 
For  this  rest  upon  our  way, 
Thanks  to  thee  alone  be  given, 
Lord  of  earth  and  King  of  heaven. 


MINISTRY.  31 3 

2  Cold  our  services  lia-\  o  been, 
Mingled  every  prayer  with  sin ; 
But  thou  cani.t  and  wilt  forgive : 
By  thy  grace  alone  we  live. 

3  While  this  thorny  path  we  tread, 
May  thy  love  our  footsteps  lead ; 
When  our  journey  here  is  past, 
May  we  rest  with  thee  at  last. 

4  Let  these  earthly  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  our  joys  above ; 
While  their  steps  thy  children  bend 
To  the  rest  which  knows  no  end. 


MINISTRY. 

t>«70  Ministers,  ChrisVs  Heralds* 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet. 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are  !  • 
"Zion  !  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here !" 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound  ! 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 
27 


814  MINISTRY. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


o9T  Tlie  Great  Commission.  X.  JT, 

1  "  Go,  preach  my  gospel !"  saith  the  Lord, 
' '  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive ; 

He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word ; 
He  shall  be  damned  who  don't  believe. 

2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known. 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true. 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done. 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands, 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend. ' ' 


MINISTllY.  315 

He  spake — and  light  shone  round  his  head 
On  a  bright  cloud,  to  heaven  he  rode : 

They,  to  the  farthest  nations,  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


Ot/O  Ministers  asJcing  the  Spirit,  JJ,  3r« 

1  Pour,  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ; 

Lord !  thine  assembled  servants  bless ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 
And  clothe  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  thy  temple  where  we  stand, 

To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  thee, 
Saviour !  like  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 
The  angels  of  the  churches  be ! 

3  Wisdom  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  with  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  hearts. 
And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost  love : 

4  To  watch  and  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep  ; 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep. 

5  Then,  when  our  work  is  finished  here, 

In  huml  le  hope,  our  charge  resign  ; 

When  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear, 

0  God !  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 


816  MINISTEY. 

Oou  Prayer  for  I^aboters.  I/»  M, 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear, 
For  Zion's  heritage  appear; 

Oh  !  send  forth  laborers  filled  with  zeal, 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  0  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold ; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view ; 
The  work  is  great,  the  laborers  few. 

3  Under  the  guidance  of  thy  hand, 
May  Zion's  sons  to  every  land 
Go  forth,  to  bless  the  dying  race, 
As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

4  Bid  all  their  hearts  with  ardor  glow, 
The  Saviour's  dying  love  to  show. 
And  spread  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
Far  as  the  race  of  man  is  found. 

400  DeatJi  of  a  Fastor,  S,  M* 

1  Rest  from  thy  labor,  rest ; 

Soul  of  the  just,  set  free ! 
Blest  be  thy  memory,  and  blest 
Thy  bright  example  be ! 

2  Faith,  perseverance,  zeal, 

Language  of  light  and  power, 
Love,  prompt  to  act,  and  quick  to  feel, 
Mark«  d  thee  till  life's  last  hour. 


MIXISIUY.  317 

3  Now,  toil  and  conflict  o'er. 

Go,  take  with  saints  thy  place ; 
But  go,  as  each  hath  gone  before, 
A  sinner  saved  by  grace. 

4  Lord  Jesus !  to  thy  hands 

Our  pastor  we  resign  ; 
And  now  we  wait  thine  own  commands; 
We  were  not  his  but  thine. 

5  Thou  art  thy  church's  head  ; 

And  when  the  members  die, 
Thou  raisest  others  in  their  stead : 
To  thee  we  Hft  our  eye. 


4:01  jyeath  of  an  Aged  Minister, 

1  "Servant  of  God !  well  done ! 

Rest  from  thy  loved  employ : 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

2  The  Toice  at  midnight  canie, 

He  started  up  to  hear ; 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame. 
He  fell — but  felt  no  fear. 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 


318  NATIONAL. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past, 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And,  hfe's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ !  well-done  I 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy ! 


NATIONAL. 

402  God,  the  Nation's  Trust,  C.  JT, 

1  In  thee,  great  God !  with  songs  of  praise, 

Our  favored  realms  rejoice ; 
And,  blest  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  In  deep  distress,  our  injured  land 

Implored  thy  power  to  save ; 
For  life  we  prayed  ;  thy  bounteous  hand 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

3  On  thee,  in  want,  in  woe,  or  pain, 

Our  hearts  alone  rely ; 
Our  rights  thy  mercy  will  maintain. 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

i  Tlius,  Lord !  thy  wondrous  power  declare, 
And  still  exalt  thy  fame ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare, 
For  thine  almighty  name. 


I 


NATIONAL.  819 

40  fJ       Prayer  for  Cotintt^  and  CJiurcIi,      C.  M. 

1  Shine  on  our  land,  Jehovali !  shine, 

With  beams  of  heaventy  grace ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  courts, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God? 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands! 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise, 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 

4  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker's  will, 

And  yield  a  full  increase ;  "^ 

Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land. 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

5  God,  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favors  here. 
While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  secj  adore,  and  fear. 

404  God,  in  National  blessings.  Im  JK» 

1  Great  God  of  nations !  now  to  thee 
Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise ; 
With  humble  heart,  and  bended  knee. 
We  off^r  thee  our  song  of  praise. 


820 


NATIONAL. 


2  Tliy  nam  3  we  bless,  Almighty  Grod ! 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod, 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  Freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray ; 
Here  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide 
In  safety,  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4  Great  God!  preserve  us  in  thy  fear; 

In  dangers  still  our  guardian  be ; 
Oh!  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 


4A)5  tTudf/ment  Deprecated, 

1  Wht,  0  God!  thy  people  spurn? 
Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  burn? 
God  of  mercy!  turn  once  more. 
All  our  broken  hearts  restore. 

2  Thou  hast  made  our  land  to  quake, 
Heal  the  breaches  thou  dost  make ; 
Bitter  is  the  cup  we  drink, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

I  Be  thy  banner  now  unfurled, 
Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world ; 
Save  us,  Lord !  we  cry  to  thee, 
Lift  thine  arm — thy  chosen  free. 


7s. 


NATIONAL.  321 

406  Thmilisgiving,  7s» 

1  Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song, 
Praises  to  our  God  belong : 
Saints  and  angels!  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land : 
Guarded  by  his  watchful  eye, 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy, 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey, 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod. 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

4  Hark !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

4:07  JPraise  from  all  Kations.    7s,    6  lines* 

1  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  thy  face ; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour !  shine ; 
Fill  thy  church  with  light  divine ; 
And  thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  thee.  Lord  I 
J^e  by  all  that  live  adored  *, 


322  NATIONAL. 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing, 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King ; 
At  tliy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  holy  will  obey. 


408  3/?/  Country,  'tis  of  Thee.        H9  &  48* 

1  My  countiy,  'tis  of  thee. 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing: 
Land  where  my  fathers  died. 
Land  of  the  pilgrims'  pride, 
From  every  mountain-side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country,  thee. 
Land  of  the  noble  fi=ee. 

Thy  name  I  love ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills: 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills. 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake, 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 


MORNING.  323 

4  Our  flitliers'  God,  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might. 

Great  God,  our  King ! 

409  "  God  Save  tJie  state  r*  Gs  &  49, 

1  God  bless  our  native  land  1 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


MORNING. 

4:11)  Morning, 

1  In  this  calm  impressive  hour, 
Let  my  prayer  ascend  on  high ; 


824  MORNING. 

God  of  mercy !  God  of  power ! 

Hear  me,  when  to  thee  I  cry : 
Hear  me  from  thy  lofty  throne, 
For  the  sake  of  Christ,  thy  Son. 

2  With  the  morning's  early  ray. 

While  the  shades  of  night  depart, 
Let  thy  beams  of  light  convey 

Joy  and  gladness  to  my  heart : 
Now  o'er  all  my  steps  preside, 
And  for  all  my  wants  provide. 

3  Oh !  what  joy  that  word  affords, 
"Thou  shalt  reign  o'er  all  the  earth ;" 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ! 

Send  thy  gospel  heralds  forth : 
Now  begin  thy  boundless  sway. 
Usher  in  the  glorious  day. 


4:ii  ^  Morning  Invocation, 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart ! 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who,  all  night  long,  unwearied  sing 
High  praises  to  the  eternal  King. 


X.  M. 


MORNIN  &.  825 

S  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me,  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord !  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord  !  I  m}''  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  mj^  sins  as  morning-dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4:Jl4i        Morning  and  Evening  Mercies,        Z,,  Mt 

1  My  God !  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distill,  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread' st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ! 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command ; 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings,  from  thy  hand, 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

4:lo  Morning  TlianJcs,  7«, 

1  Thou  that  dost  my  life  prolong ! 
Kindly  aid  my  morning  song ; 
Thankful,  from  my  couch  I  rise, 
To  the  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

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326  MORNixa. 

2  Then  didst  hear  my  evening  cry; 
Thy  preserving  hand  was  nigh  ; 
Peaceful  shimbers  thou  hast  shed, 
Grateful  to  my  weary  head. 

3  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night, 
'Twas  thy  hand  restored  the  light ; 
Lord  !  thy  mercies  still  are  new, 
Plenteous,  as  the  morning  dew. 

4  Still  my  feet  are  prone  to  stray, 
Oh  !  preserve  me  through  the  day ; 
Dangers  everywhere  abound, 

Sins  and  snares  beset  me  round. 

5  Gently,  with  the  dawning  ray. 
On  my  soul,  thy  beams  display ; 
Sweeter  than  the  smiling  morn, 
Let  thy  cheering  light  return. 


4:14-  Morning  Gratitude,  C,  M»         ^ 

1  Once  more,  my  soul !  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes ; 
Ohcc  more,  my  voice  !  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound ; 
Wide  as  the  heaven,  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 


MOR.N'IXG.  327 

3  'Tis  he  supports  m}^  mortal  frame, 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled. 

Since  the  last  setting  sun  ; 
And  yet  he  lengthens  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run. 

5  Great  Grod  !  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  dechne, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 


415  A  Morning  Song,  C  Jfi 

1  Lord  of  my  life  !  oh  !  may  thy  praise 

Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Preserved  by  thine  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night. 
Secure  and  safe  from  every  harm. 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighSj 

And  restless  pains  and  woes. 
In  gentle  sleep,  I  closed  my  eyes, 
In  undisturbed  repose. 


328  EVENING. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  image,  o'er  me  sjjread, 
And  I  unconscious  lay 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  hed, 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

6  Oh  !  let  the  same  almighty  care 
My  waking  hours  attend  ; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 
And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

EVENING. 

4: lb  JEvening  JBynin,  X.  JBT. 

1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God  !  this  night. 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  oh  !  keep  me,  King  of  kings ! 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord  !  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
My  soul,  this  night,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Kise  glorious  at  the  judgment  day. 


I 


EVENING.  329 

4  Oh  I  may  my  faitli  on  thee  repose ; 
May  gentle  sleep  my  eyelids  close, 

That  shall  my  frame  more  vigorous  make» 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  Lord !  let  my  soul  forever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  parental  care  ; 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 


4:1  7  An  Evening  Song.  €.  JtT, 

1  Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song, 

Like  holy  incense,  rise  ; 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue. 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 
And  still,  to  drive  my  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around ; 
But,  oh !  how  few  returns  >f  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him,  who  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  the  minutes  roll ! 
28  « 


330  EVENING. 

5  Lord !  witTi  this  gmlty  heart  of  mine, 
To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee  ; 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

0  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 
I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


4-1  O  An  Evening  Meditation.  i.  JBT. 

1  Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come, 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

i  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wa.it  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tombj 
Wi;i  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


EVENING.  331 

419  An  livening  Sacrifice.  L.  M, 

1  Great  God  !  to  thee  mj^  evening  song 

With  humble  gratitude  I  raise ; 
Oh !  let  th}^  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gently  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  "witness  to  th}'  love  and  power. 

3  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus  ;  his  dear  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God  ! 
And  kind  acceptance,  at  thy  throne. 

4  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close  ; 

With  sleep  refresh  ni}"  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose. 
And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

4tiU  A-ti  Evening  Fainihj-soiig.        S.s  &  7s, 

1  Saviour  !  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  Avant  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us ; 
W(3  are  safe,  if  thou  art  nigh. 


832  EVENING. 

3  Though  the  niglit  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 
AVatcheth  where  thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us. 
Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 

±/CX  Itepose  and  Devotion,    7s.    6  lines* 

1  Now,  from  labor  and  from  care. 

Evening  shades  have  set  me  free  ; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer. 

Lord  !  I  would  converse  with  thee  : 
Oh  !  behold  me  from  above, 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe, 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys ; 
Naught  can  charm  me  here  below, 

But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice: 
Lord  !  forg"ve,  thy  grace  restore. 
Make  me  thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day. 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray. 

For  the  Spirit's  quickening  power, 
Grateful  notes  to  thee  I  raise  ; 
Oh  !  accejDt  my  song  of  j)raise. 


EVENING.  333 

422  !>«!/  Endinfj.  7s» 

1  Softly,  now,  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord !  I  would  coniiiiune  with  thee. 

2  Thou  whose  all  pervading  eye. 
Naught  escapes  without,  within. 
Pardon  each  infirmit}^. 

Open  fault  and  secret  sin. 

3  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity ; 

Now  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus  look  with  pitying  eye. 

4  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me.  Lord  !  to  dwell  with  thee. 

423  Twilight  Prayer.  C.  M, 

1  I  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away. 

From  eveiy  cumbering  care. 
And  spend  the  hour  of  setting  day, 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love,  in  solitude,  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear ; 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
^Vhen  none  I  ait  God  is  near. 


834  EVENING. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore ; 
My  cares  and  sorrows  all  to  cast, 
On  him  whom  I  adoi-o 

4  I  love,  by  faith,  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  And,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er. 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm,  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day 

4:/C4:  One  Day  iicarer  Home, 

1  A  CROWN  of  glory  bright, 

By  faith's  clear  eyes  I  see 
In  yonder  realms  of  light 
Prepared  for  me. 
Chorus. — I'm    nearer   my   home,   nearer  my 
home, 
Nearer  my  home  to-day  ; 
Yes !  nearer  my  home  in  heaven  to- 
day, 
Than  ever  I've  been  before. 

2  Oh  !  may  I  faithful  prove, 

And  keep  the  crown  in  view. 
And  through  the  storms  of  life 
My  way  pursue. 


EVENING.  335 


3  Jcsu'^,  bo  thou  my  guide. 

And  all  my  steps  attend, 
Oh,  keep  me  near  thy  side, 
Be  thou  my  friend. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  sun, 

My  Saviour  and  my  guard, 
And  when  my  work  is  done. 
My  great  reward. 


425  Coming  Night.  8s  &  78% 

1  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour, 

For  the  day  is  passing  by  ; 
See  !  the  shades  of  evenhig  gather. 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Many  friends  were  gathered  round  me 

In  the  bright  days  of  the  past ; 
But  the  grave  has  closed  above  them. 
And  I  linger  here  at  last. 

3  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows ; 

Paler  now  the  glowing  West ; 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 

4  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dj'ing. 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  thee  ; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness ! 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 


386  THE   YEAR. 

5  Tarry  witli  me,  0  my  Saviour! 
Lay  my  head  upon  thy  breast 
Till  the  morning  ;  then  awake  me, 
Morning  of  eternal  rest ! 


THE  YEAK. 
426  Jf^ew  Tear,  lis  iSk  5s, 

1  CoiME,  let  us  anew 
Our  journey  pursue, 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear ; 

His  adorable  will, 

Let  us  gladly  fulfill, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  lo^e. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream ; 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay : 

The  arrow  is  flown, 

The  moment  is  gone, 

The  millenial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

3  Oh !  that  each,  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming  may  say, 

"I  have  fought  my  way  through, 
I  have  finished  the  work  which  thou  gav'st  me 
todol" 


I 


THE    YEAR.  337 

oil !  that  each,  from  his  Lord, 
May  receive  the  glad  word, 
"Well  and  faithfuily  done! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne  !'* 


427  Our  Times  in  God's  Hand,  S.  M, 

1  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

0  God,  we  wish  them  there ; 
Our  life,  our  friends,  our  souls  we  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

Whatever  they  miy  be. 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  Our  times  are  in  thv  hand, 

Wh,y  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 
A  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Jesus  the  crucified ; 
The  hand  our  many  sins  have  pierced, 
Is  now  our  guard  and  guide. 

5  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

We'll  always  trust  in  thee, 
Till  we  have  left  this  weary  land. 
And  all  thy  glory  see. 
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838  THE   YEAR. 

4^8  Tear  Opening.  i.  M, 

1  G-REAT  God !  we  sing  that  miglity  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand ; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows, 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night — at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored,  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
And  seal,  in  silence,  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
Shall  keep  our  souls,  and  guard  our  dust. 

429  Life  meeting.  7s  &  Os, 

1  Time  is  winging  us  away, 
To  our  ct<3rnal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 
A  journey  to  the  tomb ; 


THE    TEAR.  339 

Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 
Blooming  beautj^  lose  its  charms ; 

All  that's  mortal  soon  Avill  be 
Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above  ; 
Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 


430  Past  and  Future.  7s.    Double* 

1  While  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run. 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
"We  a  little  longer  wait. 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies, 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind, 


840  THE    YEAR. 

Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  daj^s 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 

Upward,  Lord  !  our  spirits  raise, 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past,  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew : 
From  this  moment,  may  we  live 

With  eternity  in  view : 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love  : 
And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 


9:31  Time  Short— Matt  Frail.  C.  M, 

1  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Name  ! 

And  humbly  own  to  thee. 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we  ! 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave. 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  w^e  be, 

\^''e're  traveling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
The  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead, 
Upon  lifr  ^  feeble  strings. 


DEATH.  341 

Infinite  joy,  or  endless  'O'ce, 

Attends  on  every  breath, 
And  yet,  how  unconcerned  we  go, 

Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 

Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road  ; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence. 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 


DEATH. 

4:3/1  Asleep  in  Jesus.        .  JL..  3f, 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep  I 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh  !  how  sweet, 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing, 

That  death  hast  lost  its  veuomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ! 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
Which  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh !  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  I'rom  on  high. 
29* 


842  DEATH. 

433  Burial  of  Saints.  X.  ilf. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb ! 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  rehes  room, 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 

Invade  thy  bounds ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept;  Grod's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blessed  the 
bed! 
llest  here,  blest  saint!  till,  from  his  throne, 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn! 

Attend,  0  Earth!  his  sovereign  word; 
Kestore  thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

434  Death,  the  Voice  of  ties  us.  C.  M* 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms?  • 

'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Ai-e  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 


DEATH.  843 

3  Why  sliould  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blessed, 

And  softened  every  bed : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascended  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  his  saints  shall  fly. 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground! 
Ye  saints !  ascend  the  skies. 


435  Dyinff  in  the  Lord.  C.  M, 

1  Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead ; 
"Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names. 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  "They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed, 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are ! 
Fi'om  sufferings  and  from  sins  released, 
A  nd  freed  from  every  snare. 


344  DiilATH. 

3  "Far  fro.m  this  world  of  toil  and  stiile, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  laroe  reward. ' ' 


436  Death,  the  Gate  of  Life.  Ij,  Jtl- 

1  Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh !  if  niy  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate. 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
AVhile  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

437  IteatJi  of  the  Itighteons.  JL,  M, 

1  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies, 
When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  ej^es ! 

How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast  I 


DEATH.  345 

2  So  fades  a  s  immer  cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  a  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears  ! 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell : 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world  !  farewell ! 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  chw, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies  ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  !" 


4:00  Mourners  Cotnforted.  8s  &  7s, 

1  Cease,  ye  mourners !  cease  to  languish, 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish, 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  strajdng, 

Lonely,  through  night's  deepening  shade, 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Fvound  th'^  immortal  spirit's  head. 


346  DEATH. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving, 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high. 
In  his  glorious  "joresence  Hving, 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Endless  pleasure,  pain  excluding. 

Sickness  there,  no  more  can  come ; 
There,  no  fear  of  woe,  intruding, 

Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 

5  Now,  5^e  mourners !  cease  to  languish, 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Far  removed  from  pain  and  anguish, 
They  are  chanting  hymns  above. 


439  ^  Funeral  Hymn.  12s  &  lis, 

1  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee. 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass 

the  tomb ; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals 

before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide 

through  the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  we  no  longer  be- 

hold thee. 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by 

thy  side ; 


DEATH.  347 

But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to 
enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless 
hath  died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  and  its  mansion 

forsaking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered 

long; 
But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright 

on  thy  waking 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  was  the 

seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 
Since  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian, 
thy  guide ; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  re- 
store thee ; 
And  death  hath  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour 
hath  died. 


440  Death  awaiting  All.  C.  M, 

1  Beneath  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head, 
Is  equal  warning  given  ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us,  is  the  heaven. 


348  DEATH. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril,  every  hour. 

3  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 

Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay, 
And  fate  descend,  in  sudden  night, 
On  manhood's  middle  da3^ 

4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 

Halt  feebly  to  the  tomb ; 
And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come? 

5  Turn,  mortal !  turn  ;  thy  danger  know ; 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below. 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

6  Turn,  Christian  !  turn  ;  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  divinely  given  ; 
The  forms,  W'hich  underneath  thee  lie. 
Shall  live,  for  hell,  or  heaven. 


4:ii  Hurial  of  an  Infant.  8s  &  7«» 

I  Fare  thee  well,  thou  lovely  stranger; 
Guardian  angels,  take  your  charge ; 
Freed  at  once  from  pain  and  danger ; 
Happy  spirit  set  at  large ! 


JUDGMENT.  349 

2  Life's  most  bitter  cup  just  tasting, 

Short  thy  passage  to  the  tomb; 
O'er  the  barrier,  swiftly  hasting 
To  thine  everlasting  home. 

3  Rest  thee  here  in  gentle  slumbers, 

Till  the  resurrection  morn ; 
Then  arise  to  join  the  numbers 
Who  its  triumphs  shall  adorn. 

4  Soon,  sweet  babe,  we  hope  to  meet  thee 

In  the  world  of  light  above ; 
Oh,  what  rapture  there  to  greet  thee, 
And  resound  redeeming  love ! 

5  Now,  0  Lord,  to  thee  submitting 

We  the  tender  pledge  resign ; 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  sitting, 
We  would  have  no  will  but  thine. 


JUDGMENT. 

4:4/V      Christ  Coming  to  tTtidgment.    8s,  7s  &  49, 

1  Lo !  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favored  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand,  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 

Hallelujah! 
Jesus  shall  forever  reign. 
30 


^  30  JUDGMENT. 

2  Every  e3^e  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  that  set  at  naught  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away; 

All  who  hate  him,  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day; 

Come  to  judgment, 
Come  to  judgment,  come  away. 

4  Now  the  Saviour,  long-expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp,  appear! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air: 

Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

41:3  The  Sinner  Judffed.       Ss,  7s  &  4^ 

1  See  the  eternal  Judge  descending, 

A^iew  him  seated  on  his  throne ! 
Now,  poor  sinner!  now  lamenting, 
Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom ; 

Trumpets  call  thee! 
Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain; 


JUDGMENT.  351 

While  in  anguis^h  thus  lamenting, 
That  he  ne'er  was  bora  again! 

Greatly  mourning, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again ! 

3  "Yonder  sits  mj'^  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dj'^ing  love; 
Oh !  that  I  had  sought  his  favor, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move ! 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move!" 

4  Now,  despisers!  look,  and  wonder; 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part; 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder. 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound, — "Depart!" 

Lost  forever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound, — "Depart!" 

444  -4  Vision  of  JudgmcnU  S.  M, 

1  I  SAW,  bej^ond  the  tomb, 

The  awful  Judge  appear, 
Prepared  to  scan,  with  strict  account, 
The  blessings  wasted  here. 

2  His  wrath,  like  flaming  fire, 

In  hell  forever  burns ; 
And,  from  that  hopeless  world  of  woe, 
No  fugitive  returns. 


852  JUDGMENT. 

3  Ye  sinners  !  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet  'tis  called  to-day; 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

4  Soon  will  the  harvest  close, 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er : 
0  sinners  !  then  your  injured  God 
Will  heed  your  cries  no  more. 


440  TJie  tTudffment  in  Prospect.  S.  M. 

1  And  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 

And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away  ? 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead. 
Hark !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

4  Ye  sinners !  seek  his  grace. 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvatim  there 


JUDGMENT.  353 


5  So  sliall  that  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 
And  tlie  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 


446  ^«Z/  of  Jnclgmeni.  C.  M 

1  That  awful  day  will  surely  conic, 

The  appointed  hour  makes  iiaste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  J  ud;;e, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  y-js\ 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart! 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound — "Depart." 

3  Oh !  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  Grod  remove. 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love. 

4  Jesus!  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  Oh !  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 
SO* 


354  HEAVEN. 

447  Clirist's  BiffJit  Hand.  C.  P.  M. 

1  When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge !  shalt  come 
To  fetch  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand? 

2  Blest  Saviour !  grant  it  by  thy  grace ; 
Be  thou  my  only  hiding-place, 

In  this  the  accepted  day ; 
Tliy  pardoning  voice,  oh !  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear. 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 
3  Among  thy  saints  let  me  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face ; 
Then,  filled  with  rapture,  shall  I  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


HEAVEN. 

44:0  ^  Would  not  Ziive  Always,  lis, 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  always :  I  ask  not  to  stay, 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way; 
The  few  lucid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  followed  by  gloom,  and  beclouded  with 

fear. 


HEAVEN.  355 

2  1  -would  not  live  always:   no,  welcome  the 

tomb; 
Since  Jesus  hatli  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom ; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise, 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

3  Who,  who  would  live  always,  away  from  his 

God; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns. 

4  There  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to 

greet; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roH, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul. 

449  ^c««  /o»*  tl^e  Weary  Soul,  S.  M» 

1  Oh  !  where  shall  rest  be  found, 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul ! 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  ^an  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  deith  to  die. 


356  HEAVEN. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath ; 
Oh !  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death. 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun ; 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest: 

Alone  are  found  in  thee, 
The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 
Of  immortality ! 

450  J^««*  /o**  <'*e  Weary, 

1  In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory, 
There  remains  a  land  of  rest, 
There  my  Saviour's  gone  before  me, 
To  fulfill  my  soul's  request. 
Chorus. — There  is  rest  for  the  weary, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 
In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you.. 


HEAVEN.  357 

2  He  is  fitting  up  my  mansion, 

Wliicli  eternally  shall  stand, 
For  my  stay  shall  not  be  transient 
In  that  holy,  happy  land. 

3  Pain  or  sickness  ne'er  shall  enter, 

Grief  nor  woe  my  lot  shall  share ; 
But  in  that  celestial  center, 
I  a  crown  of  life  shall  wear. 

4  Death  itself  shall  then  be  vanquished, 

And  his  sting  shall  be  withdrawn; 
Shout  for  gladness,  0  j'e  ransomed, 
Hail  with  joy  the  rising  morn. 

5  Sing,  0  sing,  ye  heirs  of  glory ; 

Shout  your  triumph  as  you  go 
Zion's  gates  will  open  for  you, 
You  shall  find  an  entrance  through. 


4:0 1  On  Jordan's  Hanks*  C  JIf* 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh!  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene. 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  dehght! 


358  HEAVEN. 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  pLms, 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There,  God,  the  Son,  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds,  no  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  should  round  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


452  Prospect  of  Heaven,  CJieering,         C.  M» 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign. 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There,  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers ; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 


HEAVEN.  359 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
•     While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink. 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
"With  unbeclouded  eyes. 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


4o3  Tliat  Beautiful  Land, 

1  A  BEAUTIFUL  land,  by  faith  I  see, 
A  land  of  rest,  from  sorrow  free, 
The  home  of  the  ransomed,  bright  and  fair, 
And  beautiful  angels,  too,  are  there. 

Chorus. — Will  you  go?  will  you  go? 

Go  to  that  beautiful  land  with  me? 
Will  you  go?  will  you  go? 
Go  to  that  beautiful  land? 


S60  HEAVEN. 

2  Tliat  beautiful  land,  the  city  of  light, 

It  ne'er  has  known  the  shades  of  night; 
The  glory  of  God,  the  light  of  day, 
Hath  driven  the  darkness  far  away. 

3  In  vision  I  see  its  streets  of  gold, 
Its  beautiful  gates  I  too  behold, 
The  river  of  life,  the  crystal  sea, 
The  ambrosial  fruit  of  life's  fair  tree. 

4  The  heavenly  throng  arrayed  in  white, 
In  rapture  range  the  plains  of  light ; 
And  in  one  harmonious  choir  they  praise 
Their  glorious  Saviour's  matchless  grace. 


4;()4  -My  Heavenly  Home, 

1  My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair, 
Nor  pain  nor  death  can  enter  there ; 
Its  glittering  towers  the  sun  outshine ; 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 

Chorus. — ^Will  you  go?  will  you  go? 

Go  to  that  heavenly  home  with  me? 
Will  you  go?  will  you  go? 
Go  to  that  heavenly  home? 

2  My  Father's  house  is  built  on  high? 
Far,  far  above  the  starry  sky : 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 


BEAYEX.  361 

3  Let  others  seek  a  home  below, 

Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  o'erflow; 

Be  mine  the  happier  lot  to  own 

A  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne. 

4  Then  fail  this  earth,  let  stars  decline, 
And  sun  and  moon  refuse  to  shine, 
All  nature  sink  and  cease  to  be, 
That  heavenly  mansion  stands  for  me. 

455  Seaven  Beyond  the  Tomb.  C  Jf« 

1  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest. 

To  mourning  wanderers  given : 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  eveiy  wounded  breast, 

'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven ; 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls. 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye. 

To  brighter  prospects  given ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly. 

And  all  serene  in  heaven, 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  glocm ; 
31 


362  HEAVEN. 

Bej^oncl  tho  confines  of  the  tomb, 
Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 


4:00  Heaven  alone  Unfading.  X.  31* 

1  How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  sk.y ! 

How  transient  every  earthly  bliss! 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this! 

2  The  evening  cloud,  the  morning  dew, 

The  withering  grass,  the  fading  flower, 
Of  earthly  hopes  are  emblems  true, 
The  glory  of  a  passing  hour. 

3  But,  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die, 

And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 
There  is  a  land,  whose  confines  lie 
Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

4  Then  let  tiie  hope  of  joys  to  come 

Dispel  our  cares  and  chase  our  fears: 
If  God  be  ours,  we're  traveling  home, 
Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

457      The  Worship  of  Earfit  and  Heaven.      C.  M, 

1  Father!  I  long,  I  fliint,  to  see 
The  place  of  thine  abode ; 
I'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 


HEAVEN.  363 

2  Here  I  beliold  thy  distant  face, 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight; 
But,  to  abide  in  thine  embrace, 
Is  infinite  delight. 

3  I'd  part  with  all  the  jo3^s  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  ihj  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresli  forever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown, 

4  There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 

In  shining  ranks  they  move; 
And  drink  immortal  vigor  in. 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 


4:0O  Tictori/  through  the  I.amb.  C.  Ht, 

1  Give  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  tlieir  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

3  Tliey  marked  the  footsteps  he  had  trod; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast; 
And  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 


864  HEAVEN. 

4  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 
For  his  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 


4:0 y     Saints,  one  in  Heaven  and  on  Earth,    C.   M» 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

Who  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And,  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love. 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone, 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him ; 

One  church,  above,  beneath; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5  ±J'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  fly ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die! 


HEAVEN.  365 

6  Dear  Savioui !  be  our  coi.atant  guide; 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven, 


ytbvj  Heaven's  Innumerable  Throng. 

1  What  are  these  in  briglit  array. 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song? 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power. 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion,  every  hour ! ' ' 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown. 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them,  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne, 
Shall  to  living  fountains  lead ; 
31* 


866  HEAVEN. 

Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 
Perfect  love  dispel  all  fears, 

And,  forever  from  their  eyes, 
God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 


461  Tlie  Bliss  of  Heaven.  7», 

1  High  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 

Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love: 
Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears. 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 

Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 

2  'Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

'Mid  the  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark !  their  songs  melodious  rise, 

Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love : 
Happy  spirits !  ye  are  fled. 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find, 
Lulled  to  rest  the  aching  head. 

Soothed  the  anguish  of  the  mind, 

3  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose; 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 
Ther^  no  angry  tempest  1:  lows : 


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HEAVEN.  367 

Even'  tear  is  wiped  awaj', 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast; 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day, 

Sorrow  in  eternal  rest. 

4:V-l         Heaven,  a  Divelling  xi'ith  Christ.      X.  JU, 

1  As  when  the  wearj'  traveler  gains 
The  height  of  some  overlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if,  'cross  the  plains. 
He  eyes  his  home,  though  distant  still. 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 
By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews. 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  'Tis  there  he  says  I  am  to  dwell, 
With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day: 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away. 

4  Jesus,  on  thee  our  hope  de^Dends, 
To  lead  us  on  to  thy  abode. 
Assured  our  home  will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toils  while  on  the  road, 

463  TIic  HeavenTtj  Cltij.  X.  M, 

1  "We've  no  abiding  city  here," 
We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
Zion  its  name,  the  Lord  is  there, 
It  chines  with  everlasting  light. 


368  HEAVEN. 

2  "We've  no  abiding  cit}^  here," 

This  may  distress  the  worldly  mind, 
But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear, 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

3  "We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do ; 

Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear; 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  0  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims,  freed  from  toil,  are  blessed 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  flee  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

5  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine, 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best: 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 


464  ^»e  Shining  SJiore. 

1  Mr  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by. 
And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger. 

Chorus. — For,  oh !  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 
Our  friends  are  passing  over; 
And  just  before  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 


H 


nEAVEN.  3G9 

2  We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenl}^  home  discerning ; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  "word, 
Let  ever}^  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest, 

Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  son-ow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
Our  king  says  come,  and  there's  our  home, 
Forever,  oh!  forever. 


465  Tlie  Saints  in  Zighf,  7«h 

1  Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright. 

Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light, 
Pjiiests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors  they. 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palms 

To  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne : 
And  proclaim,  in  joyful  psalms, 
Victory  through  his  cross  alone. 

3  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 

Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords, 
"Take  the  kingdom,  it  is  thine, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords,  ' 


370  HEAVEX. 

4  Round  the  altar,  priests  confess, 

If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 
'Twas  their  Saviour's  righteousness. 
And  his  blood,  that  made  them  so. 

5  Who  were  these?     On  earth  they  dwelt, 

Sinners  once  of  Adam's  race, 
Guilt,  and  fear,  and  suffering  felt. 
But  were  saved  by  sovereign  grace. 

6  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us: 

Ah !  when  we  like  them  shall  die, 
May  our  souls,  translated  thus, 
Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high  I 

4:00  In  Heaven  no  Parting* 

1  And  may  I  still  get  there? 

Still  reach  the  heavenly  shore? 
The  land  forever  bright  and  fair. 

Where  sorrow  reigns  no  more. 
Chorus. — Where  there  is  no  parting, 

And  sorrow  reigns  no  more. 

2  Shall  I,  unworthy  I, 

To  fear  and  doubting  given, 

Mount  up  at  last,  and  happy  fly 

On  angels'  wings  to  heaven. 

3  Hail,  love  divine  and  pure, 

Hail,  mercy  from  the  skies! 
My  hopes  are  bright,  and  now  secure, 
Upborne  by  faith  I  rise. 


heaye:^.  371 

4  I  part  wllh  earth  and  sin, 

And  shout  the  danger  's  past; 
My  Saviour  takes  me  fully  in, 
And  I  am  his  at  last. 

467  T/ie  Better  Zand.  L,  M* 

1  There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, 

In  visions  of  enraptured  thought, 
So  bright  that  all  which  spreads  between 
Is  with  its  radiant  glory  fraught: 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain ; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no  more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies. 

With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  Hght; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suns  to  rise, 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 

Across  that  calm,  serene  abode; 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find, 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 

4:0O  Tlie  Heavenly  J'erttsalent,  C.  M, 

1  Jerusalem!  my  happy  home! 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 


372  HEAVEN. 

2  Wlien  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Tliy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  Oh!  when,  thou  city  of  my  God! 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend? 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  or  woe. 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 

Jerusalem  I  soon  shall  view, 

In  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Redeemed  saints  and  angels,  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ,  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem !  my  happy  home ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


469  J^*/e  in  Heaven,  C  M, 

1  There  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest, 
Far,  far  beyond  the  skies, 
Where  beauty  smiles  eternally, 
And  pleasure  never  dies. 


HEAVEX.  373 

2  AVhen  tossed  upon  the  waves  of  life, 

With  fear  on  eveiy  side, 
When  fiercely  howls  the  gathering  storm, 
And  foams  the  angry  tide. 

3  Beyond  the  storm,  bej^ond  the  gloom, 

Ereaks  forth  the  light  of  morn, 
Bright  beaming  from  my  Father's  house, 
To  cheer  the  soul  forlorn. 

4  The  vision  of  that  heavenly  home, 

Shall  cheer  the  parting  soul, 
And  o'er  it,  mounting  to  the  skies, 
A  tide  of  rapture  roll. 

5  For  there,  adieus  are  sounds  unknown, 

Death  frowns  not  on  that  scene. 
But  life  and  glorious  beauty  shine, 
Untroubled  and  serene, 

4  /  0  Foi'ever  tvith  the  Zord, 

1  ' '  Forever  with  the  Lord ! ' ' 

Amen !  so  let  it  be : 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word: 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here,  in  the  body  pent. 

Absent  from  him  I  roam ; 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home: 

Nearer  home, 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 


'374  HEAVEN". 

3  My  Father's  liouse  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul!  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 

4  "Forever  with  the  Lord!" 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word, 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfill: 

Here  fulfill: 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfill. 

5  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  vail  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

6  That  resurrection  word! 

That  shout  of  victory. 
Once  more — ^^  Forever  loitli  the  LordT^ 
Amen !  so  let  it  be ! 

Let  it  be ! 
Amen !  so  let  it  be ! 

471  Heaven  is  iny  Home,  6s  &  4»% 

1  I'm  but  a  stranger  here, 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  ni}'^  home ; 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand, 


.nEAVEX.  375 

Heav?  n  is  my  fatherland, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  tlioiigh  the  tempest  rage, 

Heaven  is  my  liome ; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  over-past, 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  Therefore  I  murmur  not, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Whate'er  my  earthly  lot. 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand: 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

4:  7/0  I'm  a  IPilr/ritn, 

1  I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger; 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night; 
Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 

To  where  the  streamlets  are  ever  flowing. 

2  There  the  sunbeams  are  ever  shining, 

I  am  longing,  I  am  longing  for  the  sight; 
I  have  been  wandering  forlorn  and  weary, 
Within  a  country  unknown  and  dreary. 


376  HEAVEN. 

3  Of  tliat  country  to  which  I  am  going 
My  Kedeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  the  light  I 
There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing, 
Nor  any  sin  there,  nor  any  dying. 

473  Joyfully  Onward.  10s. 

1  Joyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move, 
Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  aoove; 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  I  come, 

''Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home!" 
Soon,  Avith  my  pilgrimage  ended  below, 
Home  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  I  go ; 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  I  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  resting  at  home. 

2  Friends,  fondly  cherished,  have  passed  on 

before ; 
Waiting,  they  watch   me   approaching  the 

shore ; 
Singing  to  cheer  me  through  death's  chilHng 

gloom : 
''Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home!" 
Sounds  of  sweet  melody  fall  on  my  ear; 
Harps  of  the  bless(5d,  your  voices  I  hear! 
Kings  with  the  harmony  heaven's  high  dome, 
"Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home!" 

3  Death,  with  thy  weapons  of  war  lay  me  low. 
Strike,  king  of  terrors!  I  fear  not  the  blow; 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb ! 
Joyfully,  joyfully  will  I  go  home. 


HEAVEN.  377 

Blight  will  the  morn  of  cteiiiit}'^  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  banished,  his  scepter  be  gone; 
Joyfully  then  shall  I  witness  his  doom. 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

4:  /  4:  DeatJi,  iJie  Victor,  Vanquished*  10s, 

1  Happy  the  spirit  released  from  its  clay; 
Happy  the  soul  that  goes  bounding  away; 
Singing,  as  upward  it  hastes  to  the  skies, 

"Victory!  victory!  homeward  I  rise." 
Many  the  toils  it  has  passed  through  below, 
Many  the  seasons  of  trial  and  woe ; 
Many  the  doubtings  it  never  should  sing, 

"Victory!  victory!"  thus  on  the  wing. 

2  Nor  would  we  have  it  recalled  from  its  home, 
Longer  in  sorrowing  exile  to  roam ; 

Safely  it  passed  from  its  troubles  beneath, 
"Victory!  victory!"  shouting  in  death : 
And  when  its  Lord  shall  descend  from  the 

skies. 
Calling  its  body  from  dust  to  arise, 
How  it  shall  soar  upon  triumphing  wing, 
' '  Victory !  victory ! ' '  ever  to  sing ! 

4/0  Heaven  Dntvning, 

1  Christian,  the  morn  breaks  sweetly  o'er  thee, 
And  all  the  midnight  shadows  flee, 
Tinged  are  the  distant  hkies  with  glory, 
A  becacon  Hght  hung  out  for  thee ; 
32* 


378  DISMISSION. 

Arise!  arise!  the  light  breaks  o'er  thee, 
Thy  name  is  graven  on  the  throne, 

Thy  home  is  in  the  world  of  glory, 
Where  thy  Redeemer  reigns  alone. 

2  Tossed  on  time's  rude,  relentless  surges, 

Calmly,  composed,  and  dauntless,  stand, 
For,  lo !  bej^ond  those  scenes  emerges 

The  height  that  bounds  the  promised  land. 
Behold !  behold !  the  land  is  nearing. 

Where  the  wild  sea-storm's  rage  is  o'er; 
Hark !  how  the  heavenly  hosts  are  cheering ! 

See  in  what  throngs  they  range  the  shore ! 

3  Cheer  up!  cheer  up  I  the  day  breaks  o'er  thee, 

Bright  as  the  summer's  noon-tide  ray; 
The  star-gemmed  crowns  and  rccilms  of  glory 

Invite  thy  happy  soul  away ; 
Away !  away !  heaven  is  before  thee. 

Thy  name  is  graven  on  the  throne ; 
Thy  home  is  in  that  world  of  glory, 

Where  thy  Redeemer  reigns  alone. 


DISMISSION. 

476  jDismissio7i.    8s  7s  &  4s,  or  8s  &  78* 

1  Lord  !  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace: 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 


DISMISSION".  379 

Oh !  refresh  us, 
Travchng  through  this  \^"ilcIerness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joj^ful  sound; 
Let  tlie  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given. 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  this  cumbrous  clay. 

May  we  ever 
Eeign  with  Christ  in  endless  daj^ 

4rv>v 
/  i  Coinimiiiioii  of  Saints,  Ss  &  7s, 

1  3Iay  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Let  us  thus  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

478  God's  Benediction  Sought.  i.  ilf, 

1  Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord! 
Help  us  to  ^eed  npon  thy  word; 


880  DOXOLOGIES. 

AJl  thvd  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  th}'  truth  within  us  Uve. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  goo  i, 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

479  I..  ^ 

Praise  God,  from  whoiu  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him.  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

480  c.  ji. 

Let  God.  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


481  s.  m 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne ! 

And  saints  that  dwell  below! 
Woft-ship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


DOXOLOGIES.  6bl 

482  8s  &  7s. 

Gloky,  honor,  praise,  and  i  ower 
To  the  Lamb  be  ever  paid; 

Let  new  blessings,  every  hour, 
Rest  on  his  adordd  head. 


483  Ss,  7s  &  4s. 

Great  Jehovah !  we  adore  thee, 
God,  the  Father,  God,  the  Son, 

God,  the  Spirit,  joined  in  gloiy 
On  the  same  eternal  throne; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


484 


78, 


Sing  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love ; 
Praise  him  all  ye  heavenly  host ! 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 


485  ^.  3f. 


To  God,  the  Father's  throne. 
Your  highest  honors  raise ; 

Glory  to  God,  the  Son ; 
To  God,  the  Spirit  praise: 


382  DOXOLOGIES. 

With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King! 
Thy  name  we  sing, 

While  faith  adores. 


486  7s  &  Gs.    (Iambic.} 

We  LL  praise  thy  name  forever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings ! 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor, 

Each  ransomed  s]3irit  sings: 
We'll  celebi'ate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joj^ful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 


487  7s  &  Os.    (TrocJiaU, 

Fattier,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host 

To  praise  thee  evermore: 
Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored. 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

All  glory  be  to  thee  I 


INDEX  OF  TOPICS. 


Nog. 

I.  Invocatiox  axd  Puaise 1 — 25 

II.  Scriptures 20—29 

III.  God 30—43 

IV.  Christ 44-127 

1.  Advent. 

2.  Sacrifice. 

3.  llesurrcction  and  Ascension. 

4.  Enthronement. 

5.  Divinity. 

6.  Mediation. 

7.  "Character. 

8.  Work. 

9.  Adoration, 

V.  IIoLY  Spirit 128—146 

VI.  AwAKEXiXG 147 — 159 

VII.  ixTiTisG iGo— isr 

VIII.  Penitential 188—204 

IX.  Conversion 205—227 

X.  Christian  life 228—319 

1.  Joy. 

2.  Faith. 

3S3 


384  INDEX   OF   TOPICS. 

3.  Hope. 

4.  Love. 

5.  Depression. 

6.  Encouragement. 

7.  Walking  with  God. 

8.  Looking  unto  Jesus. 

9.  Longing  for  Home. 

XL  Prayer 320—331 

XIL  Revival 332—341 

XIII.  Spread  of  the  Gospel 342 — 373 

XIV.  Ordinances 374—383 

XY.  Sabbath  384—395 

XVL  Ministry 396—401 

XVIL  National 402—409 

XVIIL  Morning 410—415 

XIX.  Evening 416—425 

XX.  The  Year 426—431 

XXL  Death 432—441 

XXIL  Judgment 442—447 

XXIIL  Heaven 448—475 

XXIY.  Discission 476—478 

XXY.  Doxologies 479—487 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Note.— The  figures  in  par<>ntheses  refer  to  Psalms  and 
Hymns  in  Church  Psalmist ;  the  other  figures  to  the  numbers 
of  the  Hymns  in  this  book. 

Ch.    Ps.  No. 

a  beautiful  land  by  faith  t  see 4,^3 

A  brok<-n  licavt  my  God,  my  King! (Ps.     51.)  202 

According  to  thy  gracious  word {Hi/.  480.)  382 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have (Hi/.  403.)  239 

Acquaint  thee,  0  sinner,  acquaint  thee! 149 

A  crown  of  glory  bright 424 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 307 

Ah!  how  shall  fallen  man {Hi/.  253.)  153 

Ah!  this  heart  is  void  and  chill 314 

Ah  I  whither  should  I  go (Hi/.7U.)  200 

Alas!  and  did  mv  Saviour  bleed (Ht/.  2S4.)  188 

Alas!  what  hourly  dangers  rise (Hi/.  381.)  260 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name (Hi/.  18f).)  114 

Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound (Hi/.  425.)  285 

Amiasoldier  of  the  cross (Hi/.  418.)  236 

And  can  I  yet  delay (Hy.  748.)  208 

And  may  I  still  get  there 4CG 

And  will  the  Judge  descend -(/^y.  664.)  445 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done (////.  494.)  390 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat (Hi/.  293.)  194 

Arise,  great  God,  and  let  thy  "gi'ace (Ps.    79.)  358 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise .' (Hy.  752.)  213 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake (i/y.  555.)  346 

Around  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne (Hi/. 127.)  73 

Ascend  thy  throne,  alnnghty  King (Hi/.  558.)  351 

Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep (Hy.SlS.)  432 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams (Ps.    42.)  296 

As  when  the  weary  travder  gains (Hy.  821.)  462 

Author  of  good,  we  rest  on  thee 263 

Awake  and  sing  the  song (Hy.  179.)  115 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun (Ps.      5.)  411 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays (Hy.  137.)  100 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve (Hy.  336.)  232 

Awake  our  souls,  away  our  fears (Hi/.  3-34.)  234 

Awaked  by  SinaJ's  awful  sound {Hy.  298.)  209 

33  385 


386  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


Ch.    Ps.  No. 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throve (Pj.  103.)  16 

Bagone  unbelief 2l)2 

Behold,  ii  stranger  at  the  door [Hi/.  271.)  176 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  inankuid (Jli/.  1;"5.)  57 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace {Ui/.  412.)  322 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace {Ht/.  39i.)  300 

Behold  where  in  a  n\ortal  form (7/y.  1.34.)  96 

Beneath  oin-  feet  and  o'er  our  liead 'Hi/.  616.)  440 

i'.lest  be  the  tie  that  binds (H,/.  341.)  299 

Blest  Cojuibrter  divine! [H/.  210.)  1:;5 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet!  blow {tfi/.  417.)  333 

Brigii'test and  best  of  thesons [Hi/.    74.)  50 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death (//y.  247.)  155 

Cast  THY  BURDEN  ox  THE  Loud (Ps.    55.)  281 

Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish (Hi/.  619.)  43? 

Child  of  sin  and  sorrow '. 183 

Children,  iiear  the  melting  story (////.  279.)  171 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 'Hi/.  336.)  23 

Christian,  the  morn  breaks  sweetly  oer  thee 475 

Christ  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground (H;/.  IQJ.)  91 

Come,  all  ye  saints   of  God [Hy.  iSo.)  3 

Come,  dearest  Loi'd,  descend  and  dwell {Hi/.  101.)  1 

Come,  every  pious  heart (//</.  104.)  70 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove! {Hi/.  211.)  130 

Come,  happy  bouls,  approach  your  God (Hi/.    78.)  83 

Come  hither  all  ye  weary  souls (//(/.  258.)  162 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  mv  mind {Hi/.  206.)  137 

Come,  llolv  Spirit!  Come {Hi/.  199.)  21 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove! (Hi/.  198.)  120 

Come  let  us  anew (fli/.  601.)  426 

Come  join  ye  saints  with  heart  and  voice 93 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Hi/.  112.)  123 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above {Hi/.  679.)  459 

Come,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise {J^'Z-  197.)  245 

Come,  my  fond  fluttering  heart {Hi/.  320.)  212 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare ^ttj.  433.)  327 

Come,  said  .Jesus'  sacred  voice Ill 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad {Ps.    95.)  7 

Come,  thou  almighty  King {Hi/.  221.)  2 

Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints [Hi/.  107.)  18 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing {Hi/.  315.)  225 

Come  to  .lesus,  come  to  Jesus 187 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed {f^^y.  2o6.)  163 

Comu.  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish {Hi/.  290.)  186 

Come,  ye  sirmers,  heavy  laden {Hi/.  272.)  168 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord {Hy.  330.)  243 

Daughter  of  Zio\,  awake  frim  thy  sadness (Hi/.  598.)  51 

Dearefe-t  of  all  the  names  above (Hi/.    8J.)  79 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  387 


Ch.    i">s  No. 

Dear  Piithoi' to  thy  iiiercy-spat (//y.    24.)  42 

Di'iii-  roliiy.e  of  my  weary  soul (///.    3o.)  -I'-i 

Dear  Saviour,  wt-  are  tliinL' i^/fi/.  102.')  85 

D»!(.'p  are  tlie  wounds  wiiitli  siu  lias  made (///.  151.)  112 

Di>lay  iiot,  delay  not,  O  sinner — draw  uear (////.  2-ii).)  148 

Di'iith  of  nn-roy,  can  tlit-re  be l^/Zy.  766)  197 

Descend  from  heaven,  imn)ortal  Dove ('^i/-  2U7.)  lol 

Did  Clirist  o'er  sinners   weep (_i7//.  2JJ.)  201 

Dismiss  us  witii   tliy  blessin.u;,  Lord! i,///.  Sol.)  478 

Do  not  1  love  thee,  0  my  Lord (Hi/.  402.)  2;s4 

Dread  Isovereign,  let  my  evening  song {//y.  o9J.)  417 

Early  MY  God,  avitkout  delvy (Ps.    63.)  14 

Enthroned  on  high.  Ahnighty  Lord (//-/.  21'.J.j  132 

Eternal  JJiiirit,  we  ctmfess (//y.  218.)  136 

Eternal  &uu  of  righteousness (IIi/.  792.)  257 

F.i.DE,  FADE  EACH  EARTHLY  JOY 227 

Eaitk  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss (Hj/.  3S6.)  291 

I'are  thee  well,  thou   lovely  stranger 441 

Ear  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world  begone (//y.  485)  379 

Father,  how  wide  thy  glory  shiues (////.    49.)  15 

Father,  1  long,  1  faint  to  see (I/i/.  G9i.)  457 

Fatlier  of  eternal  grace //./.  412.)  241 

Father  of  mercies,  Uod  of  love (////.  283.)  193 

Father  of  mei  cies  in  thy  word (////.      1.)  26 

Father,  whateer  nf  earthly  blis.s [Hi/.  434.)  326 

For  a  season  called  to  part (///.  346.)  302 

Forever  here  my  rest  sJiall  be (//y.  719.)  89 

I'orever  with  the  Lord (7/y.  ^25.)  470 

For  the  mercies  of  the  day (Hi/.  712.)  395 

Frequent  the   day  of  God  returns [Hi/.  506.)  3'.i4 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies {J's.  117.)  356 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows {^.'/-  lol.)  32| 

From  Greeidand's  icy  mountains (^Hij.  551.)  364 

From  the  cross  upliited  high (////.  738.)  180 

Froju  thee,  my  God!  my  joys  shall  rise ;,/i^.  357.)  125 

Gextly,  Lord,  OH !  gently  lead  us {Hy.Z^b.)  310 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise [Hi/.  693.)  458 

Give  to  the  vinds  thy  fears (//y.  801.)  277 

Gloriims  things  of  thee  are  spoken (I's.    87.)  372 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  uight \Ps.      4.)  416 

God  bless  our  native  laud {Hy.  814.)  409 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way {Hi/.    53.)  37 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son [Hy.      6.)  28 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 'J's.    46.)  298 

God!  my  supporter  and  my  hope {I's.    73.)  38 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace {!'.<.    67.)  407 

God  of  my  salvation,  hoar (i/y.  754.)  221 


388  INDEX    OF    PIRST    LINES. 

Ch.    Pa.  No. 

"Go  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord {Hy.  517.)  897 

Grace,  'tis  a  clianuiiig  soiiiid {Hy.  323.)  249 

Gracious  Spirit!  Love  divine! {Hy.  200.)  140 

Great  lather  of  each  perfect  gift {Hy.  216.)  133 

Great  God.  attend  while  Zion  sings {Ps.     84.)  17 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou! {Hy.    13.)  30 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim {Ps.     63.)  270 

Great  God  of  nations,  now  tothee {Hy.    60.)  404 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth {Hy.  553.)  368 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song {Hy.  585.)  419 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand {Hy.  606.)  428 

Great  the  joy  when  Christians  meet {Hy.  227.)  22 

Guide  me,  0"^thou  great  Jehovah {Hy.  397.)  258 

II.A.IL,  MT  EVER   BLESSED  JeSUS Hy.  721.)  88 

Hail,  thou  long  expected  Jesus {Hy.    63.)  45 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed {Ps.     72.)  357 

Ilappj'  the  spirit  released  from  its  clay 474 

Hark,  hark  the  notes  of  joy {Hy.    67.)  62 

3Iark,  my  j.oul,  it  is  the  Lord {Hy.  401.J  280 

Hark,  ten  thousand  harjis  and  voices {Hy.  116.)  68 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes {Hy.    64.)  47 

Hark  tlie  herald  angels  sing {Hy.    66.)  53 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy {Hy.  158.)  56 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices {Hy.    68.)  44 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time {Ps.     72.)  852 

Hafite,  0  sinner  to  be  wise {Hy.  234.)  1.58 

Heart  of  stone,  relent,  relent {Hy.  282.)  192 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  lieaven  proclaims. ...{i/y.  620.)  435 

He  lives,  the  ureat  Redeemer,  lives {Hy.    81.)  64 

High  in  the  heavens  eternal  God! {Ps.     36.)  32 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light {Hy.  671.)  461 

Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness {Hy.  205.)  138 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine {Hy.  208.)  ISe 

How  beauteo\is  are  their  feet {Hy.  316.)  396 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies {Hy.  624.)  437 

How  charming  is  the  place {Hy.  508.)  4 

How  condescending  and  how  kind {Hy.  479.)  383 

How  firm  a  foundation  ye  saints  of  the  Lord....(//y.  369.)  267 

How  gentle  God's  commands {Hy.  762.)  266 

How  happy  are  they 228 

How  heavy  is  the  night {Hy.    93.)  76 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies (////.  215.)  129 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart {Hy.  297.)  203 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove {Hy.  395.)  269 

How  rich  thy  favors,  God  of  grace 313 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is {Hy.  26L)  173 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place {Hy.  483.)  375 

How  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  ai^ht {Hy.  oi'l,^  SOI 


INDEX    01    FIRST    LIXES.  38^ 


Cn.    Ps.  No. 

How  pweet  the  na.Tfie  of  Jesus  sounds (/fy.  124.)  92 

llow  Viiiu  is  all  beaeuth  the  skies (^//y.  t85.)  456 

I  HEARD  THE  VOICE  OF  JESUS  SAT {Hy.  729.)  110 

I  lay  my  siu^  uii  Jcsu.s (////.  ISi.)  106 

ril  praise  my  .Maker  with  my  breath (7^-.  lUi.)  10 

I  love  thy  kin-ilom,  Lord {I's.  137.)  371 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away (//y.  591.)  423 

I'm  a  ijiliiiim  and  I'm  a  stranger 472 

I'm  but  a  stranger  liere {11;/.  824.)  471 

I'm  not  asliiinud  to  own  my  Lord (//y-  419.)  2o7 

I  saw  beyond  the  tomb {I's.    8?i.)  444 

I  saw  one  haiij;in;j,  on  a  tree [Hy.  3U3.)  224 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away (//y.  :J05.)  217 

1  stand  on  Zion's  mount 317 

I  was  a  traitor  doomed  to  die {Hy.    92.)  101 

I  WHS  a  wandering  sheep (////.  776.)  282 

I  wouM  not  live  always:    I  ask  not  to  stay {Hy.  695.)  448 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee {I's.  V.'>^.)  31 

Indult;ent  Sovereign  of  the  skies {Hy.  549.)  343 

Infinite  loveliness  is  thine {Hy.  142.)  81 

In  the  Christians  home  in  glory 450 

In  thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise {Ps.    21.)  402 

In  tliis  calm,  impressive  hour {^Hy.  577.)  410 

In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling 393 

Jerusvlp.m!  mt  happy  home {Hy.  681.)  463 

Jesu.s,  and  shall  it  ever  be {Hy.  143.)  113 

Jesus,  hail  enthroned  in  glory {Hy.  lyl.)  71 

Jesus,  1  love  tin"  charming  name {Hy.    84.)  93 

Jesus,  1  my  cross  have  taken {Hy.  300.)  211 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye {Hy.  745.)  271 

Jesus,  lover  oi  my  soul! (//y.  128.)  90 

Jesus,  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone {hy.  193.)  102 

jcsus,  our  best  beloved  Friend {Hy.  802.)  231 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  tliy  grace {Jiy.  350.)  369 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  tliV  sun {Ps.    11.)  355 

Jesus,  tliou  art  the  sinner's  friend {Hy.  291.)  195 

Jesus,  thy  chinch  with  longing  eyes [Hy.  557.)  366 

Jesus,  thy  robe  of  righteousness {Hy.  l09.)  94 

Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  throne {Hj-  541.)  342 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well {Hy.  4:js.)  32^5 

Joiu  all  the  glorious  names {Hy-  136.)  69 

Joyt"ullj',Joytully,  onward  I  mtve 473 

Joy  to  the  worhj,  the  Lord  is  come {I's.     98.)  66 

Just  as  1  am,  without  one  plea {Hy.  747.)  207 

Kindred  ix  Christ  for  his  dear  s.\ke {Hy.  472.)  381 

Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation {Hy.  322.)  226 

Lajib  of  God,  whdse  uleedln'g  love (Z/y.  306.)  222 

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390  IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Ch.    Ps.  Nos 

Lot  all  the  e.irth  their  voices  raise (Ps.  96.^  11 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend {Hi/.  257.)  164 

Liff  from  the  dead,  almighty  Gud 345 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord {Hi/.  211.)  150 

Lift  your  heads  with  faith;  the  morrow 363 

Liglitof  life!  seraphic  fire! {Hy.  431.)  329 

Like  mist  on  the  mountain 185 

liO  !  he  comes  in  clouds  descending (Hj/.  656.)  442 

Long  have  I  sat  heneatli  thesound (//y.  377.)  274 

Look  down,  0  Lord,  witli  pitying  eye {Ht/.  449.)  339 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  day  is  breaking {Hij.  570.)  ^02 

Lo!  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land {Hi/.  240.)  166 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing (//y.  832.)  476 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine {Hi/.  469.)  377 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessings 204 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shall  hear {Ps.      5.)  3><o 

Lord  of  my  life,  oh !  may  thy  praise {Ps.       3.)  415 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear {Hi/.  816.)  399 

Lord  of  tlie  worlds  above ; {Ps.     84.)  8 

Lord  thou  l»ast  searched  and  seen  me  through. .(i's.  139.)  33 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now {Hi/.  428.)  328 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne {Hi/.  437.)  321 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling {Hi/.  175.)  117 

Majestic  swketness  sit.s  exthroxed {Hi/.  145.)  120 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour (//y.  833.)  477 

Mercy,  0  thou  Son  of  David {Hi/.  750.)  205 

'Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complaints 318 

Mighty  Gud,  while  angels  bless  thee {Hi/.  117.)  75 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb {Hi/.  173.)  60 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee 408 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by {Hi/.  823.)  464 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord (//y.  110.)  103 

Mv  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so {Jfi/.  370.)  261 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee {Hy.  147  )  105 

My  God,  liuw  endless  is  thy  love {Hi/.  597.)  412 

My  God,  my  Fatlier,  blissful  name {Ps.     31.)  254 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray {Hy.im.)  311 

My  God,  my  lite.my  love! {Hy.    22.)  20 

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair 454 

My  .Maker  and  juy  King! {Hy.    28.)  34 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend! {Ps.    71.)  25 

My  Shephi-i-d  will  supply  my  need {Ps.    23.)  39 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard {Hy.  407.)  238 

My  soul !  npwit  his  praise {J's    103.)  13 

My  soul !  tnuuiphant  in  the  Lord (Ps.     23.)  41 

My  spirit  on  tliy  care [Hy.  790.)  265 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  vlone {Hy.  723.)  125 

5riTUl!£  WIXH  OPEN  VOLUME  i  TAXOS... ..{Hy.  164.)  69 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  391 


Cn.    Ps.  No. 

Neaier,  my  God,  to  tlioe 305 

Near  me,  6  my  Saviour,  stand (//y.  794.)  272 

No  mure,  my  iu  d,  I  boast  no  more (//y.  ;3S8.)  290 

No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here (Hi/.  740.)  If)? 

Not  all  tiie  blood  of  beasts (Hi/.  1S8.)  84 

Not  all  tlie  outward  forms  of  earth {Hi/.  220.)  141 

Nothing  either  jn'eat  or  small 246 

Not  ^vith  our  mortal  eye.s (Hi/.  ISl.)  116 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme {Hi/.  821.)  2:^0 

Now  be'ihe  sospel  banner (Hi/.  52P.)  367 

Now  from  labor  and  from  care (Hi/.  6S9.)  421 

Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart (Hi/.  408.)  376 

Now  is  the  accepted  time (Hi/.  2"G.)  170 

Now  let  our  chet-rful  eyes  survey (H//.  1S7.)  78 

Now  the  Saviour  standeth  pleading 181 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song (Hi/.  132.)  74 

Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know (Hi/.  115.)  65 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkxess (Hi/.  565.)  348 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness (jffi/.  563.)  349 

O  God  of  sovereign  grace (Hy.  547.)  353 

0  Jesus!  King  most  wonderful (Hi/.  730.)  109 

0  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  thee (Hi/.  789.)  250 

0  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfill (Hi/.  409.)  275 

0  Lord,  our  C4od,  arise (Hi/.  544.)  344 

0  love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 331 

0  Lord,  thy  work  revive (Hy.  445.)  S34 

0  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness (^.'/-  353.)  259 

0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded (////.  726.)  273 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God (Hi/.  502.)  350 

0  Sun  of  ]{ighteousness,  arise '(//y.  444.)  3.32 

0  thou  that  hearest  prayer (Hi/.  202.)  134 

O  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry! (Ps.     51.)  191 

0  thou  who  hearest  the  prayer  of  faith (77//.  749.)  223 

0  thou  Avhuse  mercy  guides  my  waj' (77y.  307.)  268 

0  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears (Hi/.  281.)  l'I-9 

0  where  can  the  soul  find  relief  from  its  fears 319 

0  Zion,  tune  thy  voice (Hi/.  450.)  337 

Oh!  ble.ssed  souls  are  they (Ps.     32.)  220 

Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul (Ps.   103.)  12 

Oh!  cease,  mv  wmdering  soul (Hij.  775.)  264 

Oh  !  could  I  find   from  day  to  day (77//.  779.)  293 

Oh!  could  our  thoushts  and  wishes  fly (Hi/.  332.)  292 

Oh!  could  i  speak  the  matchless  worth (Hi/.    S6.)  98 

Oh!  for  a  closer  walk  with  God (Hi/.  400.)  2S3 

Oh!  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God (Hi/.  780.)  256 

Oh!  for  a  thou.'^and  tomxues  to  sing (Hi/.    82.)  19 

Oh!  for  that  tenderness  of  heart (Hi/.  352.)  294 

Oh!   fur  tlie  Inippy  hour 3;5 

O/i!  hiippy  day  tiiat  fi.xcf"  my  choice ^ZZy.  466.)  378 


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INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINUS. 


Ch.    Ps.  No. 

Oh!  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy {Ify-  316.)  216 

Oh!  sing-  to  iiie  oi  heaven 304 

Oh  !  that  I  conld  toivver  dwell {Hy.  126.)  87 

Oh!  that  in  nie  the  sacred  tire {Hy.  7;J5.)  146 

Oh!  that  tlie  Lord  would  gnide  my  ways [I's.    119.)  251 

Oil!   turn  ye,  oh!  turn  ye,  for  why  will  ye  die 147 

Oh!  what'aniazini;-  words  of  j>rHce {Hy.  267.)  1(35 

Oh!  wheu  shall  1  see  .lesus [Hy.  ,^00.)  2S7 

Oil!  where  sliall  rest  he  found {Hi/.  672.)  449 

Once  I  thdu-ht  luv  iiKMUitaiu  strong {Hy.  372.)  276 

Once  more,  mv  soul,  the  rising  day {Hy.  5^2.)  414 

Once.  0  Loi-d,  thy  ganh'ii  flourished {Hy.  759.)  341 

One  sweetly  soli-mn  thuught 303 

On  the  mountain's  tup  iijjpearing {Hy.  532.)  361 

One  there  is  above  all  others {Hy.  713.)  118 

On  Jurdairs  stdruiy  banks  I  stand {Hy.  689.)  451 

Our  times  are  in  thy  hand 427 

Palms  of  gt.ofvT.  rmmknt  bright {H/.  700.)  465 

People  of  the  living  God {Hy.  302.)  210 

Plunged  ill  a  gulf  of  dark  despair {Hij.    95.)  72 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  irom  on  high {Hy.  519.)  398 

Prayer  is  the  suul's  sincere  desire {Hy.  432.)  32C 

Quiet,  Lord!  my  froward  heart {Ps.   130.)  2,0 

Raise  your  triumph  wt  soxgs (//>/.  144.)  77 

Rejoice!  the  Lord  is  King! {Hy.  121.)  63 

Rest  from  thy  labor,  rest {Hy.  521.)  400 

Return  and  come  to  God {Hy.  737.)  167 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return (//</.  374.)  252 

Retm-n,  0  wanderer,  now  return (//y.  273.)  177 

Rise,  gracious  God,  und  shine (////.  524.)  365 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretc  li  thy  wings {Hy.  32S.)  243 

Rise,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path {Hy.  325.)  233 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me {Hy.  143.)  104 

Safely  through  anothlr  week {Hy.  487.)  386 

Salvation,  oh!  the  joyful  sound {Hy.  307  )  244 

Saviour,  bivathe  an  evening  blessing {Ps.     91.)  420 

Savioui-,  1  follow  on 306 

fcaviou)-,  J  thv  word  believe {■tfij-  733.)  145 

Saviour,  like'a  sliepherd  lead  us 308 

Saviour!  visit  thv  plantation {H^.  451.)  340 

Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise {Hy.  815.)  338 

Say.  sinner!  hath  a  voice  within {tfij-  252.)  154 

See  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain {lii/.  454.)  336 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand {Hij.  455.)  374 

See  the  eternal  Judge  descending {Hi/.  666.)  443 

Servant  of  God,  well  done {Hy.  522.)  401 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LIXES.  393 


Cii.    Ps.  No. 

Shine  on  our  land,  Jehovah,  shine (Ps.     67.)  403 

Show  pity.  Lord,  0  Lord  forgive (Ps.     51.)  190 

Since  all  tlie  varying  scenes  of  time (Hi/.  368.)  295 

Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord! (l/f/.  309.)  219 

Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure (ITy.  238.)  159 

Siuner.s,  the  voice  of  God  regard (Hi/.  270.)  172 

Sinners!  turn;  why  will  ye  die (Hi/.  269.)  174 

Sinners,  will  yon  scorn  the  message (Hi/.  275.)  169 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day (Hi/.  586.)  422 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 354 

Sovereiiin  of  worlds!  display  thy  power (Hi/.  545.)  347 

Sovereign  lUiler,  Lord  of  all !..- (////.  2ST.)  196 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears (Hi/.  337.)  2:35 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit!  stay (Hi/.  21.3.)  144 

Stretched  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies (i/y.  161.)  55 

Sur^,  the  hlest  Comforter  is  nigh (Hi/.  214.)  143 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song (Hi/.    58.)  406 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer!  sweet  hour  of  prayer! 330 

Sweet   is   the  work,  my  God,  my  King (Ps.     92.)  388 

Sweet  hmd  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh 315 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing (Hi/.  304.)  215 

Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Swiour 425 

Tell  us,  wanderer,  wildly  rovine; (Hi/.  262.)  182 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come (Hi/.  658.)  446 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name (^l/-  617.)  4^31 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glorj',  Lord! (Ps.     19.)  29 

The  morning  light  is  breaking (^y-  817.)  359 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  kuow.(/-'^.     23.)  40 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed (Hi/.  167.)  61 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns (J^!/-    H.)  9 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is (Ps.     2.3.)  35 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear (Hi/.  255.)  160 

The  Savicmr,  oh!  what  endless  charms (Hi/.  103.)  80 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood (Hi/.    87.)  82 

There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen 467 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight (Hi/.  669.)  452 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest (//(/.  676.)  455 

There  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest 469 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth 122 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word (Ps.  119.)  27 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts (Hy.  736.)  166 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries (Hy.  123.)  119 

Thine  earthlv  Sabbaths,  Lord!  we  love (Hi/.  495.)  389 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made (Ps.  118.)  391 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave (Hi/.  630.)  4-39 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord 247 

Tliuu  art  the  way;  to  thee  alone (Hi/.  150.)  49 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way..(i/y.  799.)  242 

Thoughts  uble*  assail • " 312 


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IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Gn.    Ps.  No. 

Tlirons^  all  the  clmnging  pcnnes  of  life (Ps.     34.)  255 

Tlion  iov  !]y  Source  ot  true  delight (//(/.  114.)  97 

Then  ()nl>-  Sovereign  of  my  heurt (//?/.  129.)  95 

Tliou  tlia't  (lost  my  life  iiroloiig (Hi/.  579.)  413 

TluiH  fiir  the  ivonl  has  led  me  on (Hi/.  5^)4.)  418 

Q'ime  is  winging  us  away (////.  608.)  429 

'Tis  by  the  taitl'i  of  joys  to  come (Hi/.  384.)  283 

To  (Jod  the  onlv  wise (Hi/.    91.)  5 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine (Hi/.  24S.)  152 

To  our  Kedeemer's  glorious  name (J^>/-  146.)  124 

To  thee,  my  God,  and  Saviour (Hi/.  131.)  1U7 

To  tliee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Loi'd 309 

To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  1  go (Hi/.  717.)  108 

'Twas  ou  that  dark,  that  doleful  night (lii/.  473.)  360 

Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite (Hi/.  761.)  229 

Uuvail  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb (Hi/.  618.)  433 

Watchm.\n,  tell  us  of  the  night (Hi/.  523.)  370 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God i^!/-  285.)  199 

Weary  souls  that  wander  wide 179 

Wee])ing  soul,  no  longer  mourn 193 

Welcome,  delightful  morn (Hy.  489.)  3S4 

Welcome,  0  Saviour,  to  my  heart (//;/.  311.)  206 

Welcome,  sacred  day  of  rest (Hi/.  496.)  387 

W-dcome,  sweet  day  of  rest (Hy.  488.)  392 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer (Hi/.  301.)  214 

We  sing  the  praise  of  him  who  died (//y.  162.)  58 

We've  no  abiding  city  here (Hi/.  820.)  463 

Wliat  are  these  in  bright  arrav (/7y.  6.)7.)  460 

What  shall  1  render  to  my  God (il  116.)  24 

What  sinners  value  I  resign (Ps.     17.)  286 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God! (Hy.    31.)  36 

When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be (Hy.  793.)  253 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear (Hy.  327.)  2J7 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross (ffy-  165.)  64 

When  marshaled  on  the  nightly  plain (Hi/.    77.)  43 

When  shall  the  voice  of  sin.dng (Hy  559.)  360 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise (Hy.  125.)  86 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come. ...(Hy.  665.)  447 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light (Ps.     88.)  151 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night.(/fy.    72.)  46 

While  thee  1  seek,  protecting  power (/fy.  427.)  324 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun (Ps.     90.)  4;i0 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise (^Hy.  317.)  218 

Why  do  we  mouin  ileparting  friends [Hi/.  633.)  434 

Why,  0  God.  thv  people  spurn (J's.     6;i.)  405 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  king (Hi/.  212.)  142 

Why  shnuld  we  start  and  fear  to  die (H/.  632.)  436 

With  Joy  we  meditate  the  grace (Hi/.    TO.)  121 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  39^ 


With  tearful  eyes  T  look  around 184 

"Work  fur  tliu  Master,  work 279 

"Worthy  the  Lamb  of  bounUlcas  sway {Hy.  184.)  07 

Ye  angei.s  who  stand  rouxd  the  throne {Hy.  ]39.)  127 

Ye  hearts  witli  youthful  vigor  warm {Hy-  '2.1^.)  175 

Ye  servants  of  God {l>s.     93.)  6 

Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth 2S9 

Ye.<;,  the  l{edeemer  rose {Hy.  174.)  62 

Ye  valiant  soldiers  of  the  cntss 316 

Ye  who  in  his  courts  are  found (/fy.  26S.)  178 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor {Hy.  2C6.)  161 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints {Hy.  363.)  278 

ZiON  ST.iNDS  WITH  HILLS  SURROUNDED {Ps.    125,)  373 


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